2 Samuel 11:8

And David said to Uriah, Go down to thy house, and wash thy feet. And Uriah departed out of the king’s house, and there followed him a mess of meat from the king.

Cross-reference

2 Samuel 12:12 promises public exposure of David's secret sin — directly opposing his attempt to hide it here by sending Uriah home.

Psalm 12:2 Parallel

Psalm 12:2 describes flattering lips hiding deception — exactly what David does here, sending Uriah home with a gift while concealing his sin.

Psalm 44:21 Contrast

Psalm 44:21 declares that God searches out the secrets of the heart — David's attempt to conceal his sin is futile before an all-knowing God.

Psalm 55:21 Parallel

Psalm 55:21 speaks of smooth words with war in the heart — mirroring David's seemingly kind command to Uriah while plotting to hide his adultery.

Isaiah 29:15 pronounces woe on those who hide their plans from the Lord — David's cover-up scheme epitomizes this, but God sees all.

Luke 12:2 Contrast

Luke 12:2 declares that hidden things will be revealed — contrasting David's futile attempt to conceal his sin by sending Uriah home.

Hebrews 4:13 Related theme

Hebrews 4:13 says nothing is hidden from God — exposing the futility of David's cover-up attempt here.

David conceals his sin with lying lips, just as Proverbs warns against concealing hatred with lies.