Psalm 141:5

Modern English Version

Let the righteous strike me; it shall be a kindness. Let him rebuke me; it shall be an excellent oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is still against the deeds of the wicked.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:5

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

Revelation 3:19

“Those whom I love, I rebuke and discipline. Therefore be zealous and repent.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers, if a man is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore such a one in the spirit of meekness, watching yourselves, lest you also be tempted.

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover to an obedient ear.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn what is prudent; reprove one who has understanding, and he will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool spurns the instruction of his father, but he who heeds reproof is prudent.

2 Chronicles 25:16

But while the prophet was speaking, the king said, “Have we made you a counselor to the king? Stop! Why should you be struck down?” The prophet refrained, but he said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and not heeded my advice.”

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching is light, and the reproofs of discipline 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 to Zion in Your good pleasure; build the walls of Jerusalem.

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

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 spitefully use you and persecute you,

Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel plans go amiss, but in the multitude of counselors they succeed.

Leviticus 19:17

You shall not hate your brother in your heart. You shall surely reason honestly with your neighbor, and not suffer sin because of him.

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates reproof is stupid.