Psalm 141:5

A Conservative Version

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

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:5

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

Revelation 3:19

As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Be zealous therefore, and repent.

Galatians 6:1

And brothers, if a man is overtaken in some transgression, ye the spiritual, restore such in a spirit of meekness, looking to thyself lest thou also be tempted.

Proverbs 25:12

An earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, [is] a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

Proverbs 19:25

Smite a scoffer, and a simple man will learn prudence. And reprove him who has understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises his father's correction, but he who regards reproof gets prudence.

2 Chronicles 25:16

And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that [the king] said to him, Have we made thee of the king's counsel? Cease. Why should thou be smitten? Then the prophet ceased, and said, I know that God has determined to destroy thee,

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, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in their hearts.

Psalm 51:18

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

Psalm 23:5

Thou prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Thou have anointed my head with oil. My cup runs over.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,

Proverbs 15:22

Where there is no counsel, plans are disappointed, but in the multitude of counselors they are established.

Leviticus 19:17

Thou shall not hate thy brother in thy heart. Thou shall surely rebuke thy neighbor, and not bear sin because of him.

Proverbs 12:1

He who loves correction loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is brutish.