Psalm 141:5 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

⁵ Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness; And let him reprove me, it shall be as oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ Let the righteous smite me; It shall be a kindness: And let him reprove me; It shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: For yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ Let the righteous man smite and correct me–it is a kindness. Oil so choice let not my head refuse or discourage; for even in their evils or calamities shall my prayer continue. [Prov. 9:8; 19:25; 25:12; Gal. 6:1.]

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness; And let him reprove me, it shall be as oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.

Common English Bible

⁵ Instead, let the righteous discipline me; let the faithful correct me! Let my head never reject that kind of fine oil, because my prayers are always against the deeds of the wicked.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ I considered toward the right, and I looked, but there was no one who would know me. Flight has perished before me, and there is no one who has concern for my soul.

Psalm 141:5 Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I reprove and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.

Galatians 6:1

Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye which are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of meekness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

Proverbs 25:12

As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Proverbs 19:25

Smite a scorner, and the simple will learn prudence: And reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despiseth his father's correction: But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

2 Chronicles 25:16

And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Have we made thee of the king's counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; And reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

Psalm 125:4

Do good, O LORD, unto those that be good, And to them that are upright in their hearts.

Psalm 51:18

Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: Build thou the walls of Jerusalem.

Psalm 23:5

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Thou hast anointed my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Matthew 5:44

but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

Proverbs 15:22

Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed: But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

Leviticus 19:17

Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt surely rebuke thy neighbour, and not bear sin because of him.

Proverbs 12:1

Whoso loveth correction loveth knowledge: But he that hateth reproof is brutish.