Psalm 141:5

Good News Translation

Good people may punish me and rebuke me in kindness, but I will never accept honor from evil people, because I am always praying against their evil deeds.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

“Since when,” Amaziah interrupted, “have we made you adviser to the king? Stop talking, or I'll have you killed!” The prophet stopped, but not before saying, “Now I know that God has decided to destroy you because you have done all this and have ignored my advice.”

Psalm 125:4

Lord, do good to those who are good, to those who obey your commands.

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a banquet for me, where all my enemies can see me; you welcome me as an honored guest and fill my cup to the brim.

Psalm 51:18

O God, be kind to Zion and help her; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Proverbs 12:1

Any who love knowledge want to be told when they are wrong. It is stupid to hate being corrected.

Proverbs 15:22

Get all the advice you can, and you will succeed; without it you will fail.

Proverbs 15:5

It is foolish to ignore what your parents taught you; it is wise to accept their correction.

Proverbs 19:25

Arrogance should be punished, so that people who don't know any better can learn a lesson. If you are wise, you will learn when you are corrected.

Proverbs 25:12

A warning given by an experienced person to someone willing to listen is more valuable than gold rings or jewelry made of the finest gold.

Proverbs 6:23

Their instructions are a shining light; their correction can teach you how to live.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to have wise people reprimand you than to have stupid people sing your praises.

Leviticus 19:17

“Do not bear a grudge against others, but settle your differences with them, so that you will not commit a sin because of them.

Matthew 5:44

But now I tell you: love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Galatians 6:1

My friends, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right; but you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.

Revelation 3:19

I rebuke and punish all whom I love. Be in earnest, then, and turn from your sins.