the saying

1 Samuel 18:20, 21
Now Saul's daughter Michal loved David, and when this was reported to Saul, it pleased him. . . .

1 Samuel 23:21
"May you be blessed by the LORD, " replied Saul, "for you have had compassion on me.

Esther 5:14
His wife Zeresh and all his friends told him, "Have them build a gallows fifty cubits high, and ask the king in the morning to have Mordecai hanged on it. Then go to the banquet with the king and enjoy yourself." The advice pleased Haman, and he had the gallows constructed.

Romans 1:32
Although they know God's righteous decree that those who do such things are worthy of death, they not only continue to do these things, but also approve of those who practice them.

2 Chronicles 30:4
The proposal pleased the king and all the assembly.

Esther 1:21
The king and his princes were pleased with this counsel; so the king did as Memucan had advised.