Psalm 141:5

Bible in Basic English 1965

Let the upright give me punishment; and let the god-fearing man put me in the right way; but I will not let the oil of sinners come on my head: when they do evil I will give myself to prayer.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to take note of the protest of the wise, than for a man to give ear to the song of the foolish.

Revelation 3:19

To all those who are dear to me, I give sharp words and punishment: then with all your heart have sorrow for your evil ways.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers, if a man is taken in any wrongdoing, you who are of the Spirit will put such a one right in a spirit of love; keeping watch on yourself, for fear that you yourself may be tested.

Proverbs 25:12

Like a nose-ring of gold and an ornament of the best gold, is a wise man who says sharp words to an ear ready to give attention.

Proverbs 19:25

When blows overtake the man of pride, the simple will get sense; say sharp words to the wise, and knowledge will be made clear to him.

Proverbs 15:5

A foolish man puts no value on his father's training; but he who has respect for teaching has good sense.

2 Chronicles 25:16

But while he was talking to him the king said to him, Have we made you one of the king's government? say no more, or it will be the cause of your death. Then the prophet gave up protesting, and said, It is clear to me that God's purpose is your destruction, because you have done this and have not given ear to my words.

Proverbs 6:23

For the rule is a light, and the teaching a shining light; and the guiding words of training are the way of life.

Psalm 125:4

Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, and to those who are upright in heart.

Psalm 51:18

Do good to Zion in your good pleasure, building up the walls of Jerusalem.

Psalm 23:5

You make ready a table for me in front of my haters: you put oil on my head; my cup is overflowing.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, Have love for those who are against you, and make prayer for those who are cruel to you;

Proverbs 15:22

Where there are no wise suggestions, purposes come to nothing; but by a number of wise guides they are made certain.

Leviticus 19:17

Let there be no hate in your heart for your brother; but you may make a protest to your neighbour, so that he may be stopped from doing evil.

Proverbs 12:1

A lover of training is a lover of knowledge; but a hater of teaching is like a beast.