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

Ecclesiastes 7:5

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

Revelation 3:19

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

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.

Proverbs 25:12

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

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 15:5

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

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.”

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.

Psalm 125:4

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

Psalm 51:18

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

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.

Matthew 5:44

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

Proverbs 15:22

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

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.

Proverbs 12:1

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