Psalm 141:5

New Living Translation

Let the godly strike me! It will be a kindness! If they correct me, it is soothing medicine. Don’t let me refuse it. But I pray constantly against the wicked and their deeds.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

But the king interrupted him and said, “Since when have I made you the king’s counselor? Be quiet now before I have you killed!” So the prophet stopped with this warning: “I know that God has determined to destroy you because you have done this and have refused to accept my counsel.”

Psalm 125:4

O Lord, do good to those who are good, whose hearts are in tune with you.

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.

Psalm 51:18

Look with favor on Zion and help her; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.

Proverbs 12:1

To learn, you must love discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.

Proverbs 15:22

Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.

Proverbs 15:5

Only a fool despises a parent’s discipline; whoever learns from correction is wise.

Proverbs 19:25

If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson; if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.

Proverbs 25:12

To one who listens, valid criticism is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.

Proverbs 6:23

For their command is a lamp and their instruction a light; their corrective discipline is the way to life.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

Better to be criticized by a wise person than to be praised by a fool.

Leviticus 19:17

“Do not nurse hatred in your heart for any of your relatives. Confront people directly so you will not be held guilty for their sin.

Matthew 5:44

But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you!

Galatians 6:1

Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.

Revelation 3:19

I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.