1 Samuel 18:22

And Saul commanded his servants, saying, Commune with David secretly, and say, Behold, the king hath delight in thee, and all his servants love thee: now therefore be the king’s son in law.

Cross-reference

Psalm 55:21 Parallel

Psalm 55:21 describes smooth speech hiding war in the heart—Saul's words to David through servants conceal his murderous plot.

Proverbs 10:18 says concealing hatred with lying lips is foolish—Saul's smooth words hide his hatred for David, exactly this pattern.

In 2 Samuel 13:28, Absalom commands his servants to kill Amnon—another royal plot involving servants, similar to Saul's scheme against David.