Psalm 141:5

God's Word

A righteous person may strike me or correct me out of kindness. It is like lotion for my head. My head will not refuse it, because my prayer is directed against evil deeds.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

As he was talking, the king asked him, “Did we make you an adviser to the king? Stop! Do you want me to have you killed?” The prophet stopped. He said, “I know that God has decided to destroy you because you did this, but you refuse to listen to my advice.”

Psalm 125:4

Do good, O Lord, to those who are good, to those whose motives are decent.

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a banquet for me while my enemies watch. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows.

Psalm 51:18

Favor Zion with your goodness. Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves to learn, but whoever hates correction is a dumb animal.

Proverbs 15:22

Without advice plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:5

A stubborn fool despises his father’s discipline, but whoever appreciates a warning shows good sense.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a mocker, and a gullible person may learn a lesson. Warn an understanding person, and he will gain more knowledge.

Proverbs 25:12

⌞Like⌟ a gold ring and a fine gold ornament, ⌞so⌟ is constructive criticism to the ear of one who listens.

Proverbs 6:23

because the command is a lamp, the teachings are a light, and the warnings from discipline are the path of life

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to listen to wise people who reprimand you than to fools who sing your praises.

Leviticus 19:17

“Never hate another Israelite. Be sure to correct your neighbor so that you will not be guilty of sinning along with him.

Matthew 5:44

But I tell you this: Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if a person gets trapped by wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should help that person turn away from doing wrong. Do it in a gentle way. At the same time watch yourself so that you also are not tempted.

Revelation 3:19

I correct and discipline everyone I love. Take this seriously, and change the way you think and act.