Psalm 141:5

New Century Version

If a good person punished me, that would be kind. If he corrected me, that would be like perfumed oil on my head. I shouldn’t refuse it. But I pray against those who do evil.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

As the prophet spoke, Amaziah said to him, “We never gave you the job of advising the king. Stop, or you will be killed.” The prophet stopped speaking except to say, “I know that God has decided to destroy you because you have done this. You did not listen to my advice.”

Psalm 125:4

Lord, be good to those who are good, whose hearts are honest.

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a meal for me in front of my enemies. You pour oil of blessing on my head; you fill my cup to overflowing.

Psalm 51:18

Do whatever good you wish for Jerusalem. Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Proverbs 12:1

Anyone who loves learning accepts correction, but a person who hates being corrected is stupid.

Proverbs 15:22

Plans fail without good advice, but they succeed with the advice of many others.

Proverbs 15:5

Fools reject their parents’ correction, but anyone who accepts correction is wise.

Proverbs 19:25

Whip those who make fun of wisdom, and perhaps foolish people will gain some wisdom. Correct those with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 25:12

A wise warning to someone who will listen is as valuable as gold earrings or fine gold jewelry.

Proverbs 6:23

These commands are like a lamp; this teaching is like a light. And the correction that comes from them will help you have life.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.

Leviticus 19:17

“ ‘You must not hate your fellow citizen in your heart. If your neighbor does something wrong, tell him about it, or you will be partly to blame.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if someone in your group does something wrong, you who are spiritual should go to that person and gently help make him right again. But be careful, because you might be tempted to sin, too.

Revelation 3:19

“I correct and punish those whom I love. So be eager to do right, and change your hearts and lives.