Psalm 141:5

Contemporary English Version 1995

Let your faithful people correct and punish me. My prayers condemn the deeds of those who do wrong, so don't let me be friends with any of them.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:5

Correction from someone wise is better by far than praise from fools.

Revelation 3:19

I correct and punish everyone I love. So make up your minds to turn away from your sins.

Galatians 6:1

My friends, you are spiritual. So if someone is trapped in sin, you should gently lead that person back to the right path. But watch out, and don't be tempted yourself.

Proverbs 25:12

Listening to good advice is worth much more than jewelry made of gold.

Proverbs 19:25

Stupid fools learn good sense by seeing others punished; a sensible person learns by being corrected.

Proverbs 15:5

Don't be a fool and disobey your parents. Be smart! Accept correction.

2 Chronicles 25:16

But before the prophet finished speaking, Amaziah interrupted and said, “You're not one of my advisors! Don't say another word, or I'll have you killed.” The prophet stopped. But then he added, “First you sinned and now you've ignored my warning. It's clear that God has decided to punish you!”

Proverbs 6:23

The Law of the Lord is a lamp, and its teachings shine brightly. Correction and self-control will lead you through life.

Psalm 125:4

Let's ask the Lord to be kind to everyone who is good and completely obeys him.

Psalm 51:18

Please be willing, Lord, to help the city of Zion and to rebuild its walls.

Psalm 23:5

You treat me to a feast, while my enemies watch. You honor me as your guest, and you fill my cup until it overflows.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you.

Proverbs 15:22

Without good advice everything goes wrong— it takes careful planning for things to go right.

Leviticus 19:17

Don't hold grudges. On the other hand, it's wrong not to correct someone who needs correcting.

Proverbs 12:1

To accept correction is wise, to reject it is stupid.