Psalm 141:5

New International Version

Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness; let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head. My head will not refuse it, for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

While he was still speaking, the king said to him, “Have we appointed you an adviser to the king? Stop! Why be struck down?” So the prophet stopped but said, “I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this and have not listened to my counsel.”

Psalm 125:4

Lord, do good to those who are good, to those who are upright in heart.

Psalm 23:5

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

Psalm 51:18

May it please you to prosper Zion, to build up the walls of Jerusalem.

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid.

Proverbs 15:22

Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool spurns a parent’s discipline, but whoever heeds correction shows prudence.

Proverbs 19:25

Flog a mocker, and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke the discerning, and they will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 25:12

Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is the rebuke of a wise judge to a listening ear.

Proverbs 6:23

For this command is a lamp, this teaching is a light, and correction and instruction are the way to life,

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.

Leviticus 19:17

“ ‘Do not hate a fellow Israelite in your heart. Rebuke your neighbor frankly so you will not share in their guilt.

Matthew 5:44

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

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if someone is caught in a sin, you who live by the Spirit should restore that person gently. But watch yourselves, or you also may be tempted.

Revelation 3:19

Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.