Psalm 141:5

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

Let the righteous strike me; let the faithful correct me. Never let the oil of the wicked anoint my head, for my prayer is continually against their wicked deeds.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 25:16

But as he was speaking, the king said to him, “Have we made you a royal counselor? Stop! Why should you be put to death?” 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 advice.”

Psalm 125:4

Do good, O Lord, to those who are good and to those who are upright in their hearts.

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

Do good to Zion in your good pleasure; rebuild the walls of Jerusalem;

Proverbs 12:1

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but those who hate to be rebuked are stupid.

Proverbs 15:22

Without counsel, plans go wrong, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:5

A fool despises a parent’s instruction, but the one who heeds admonition is prudent.

Proverbs 19:25

Strike a scoffer, and the simple will learn prudence; reprove the intelligent, and they will gain knowledge.

Proverbs 25:12

Like a gold ring or an ornament of gold is a wise rebuke to a listening ear.

Proverbs 6:23

For the commandment is a lamp and the teaching a light, and the reproofs of discipline are the way of life,

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.

Leviticus 19:17

“You shall not hate in your heart anyone of your kin; you shall reprove your neighbor, or you will incur guilt yourself.

Matthew 5:44

But I say to you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,

Galatians 6:1

My brothers and sisters, if anyone is detected in a transgression, you who have received the Spirit should restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness. Take care that you yourselves are not tempted.

Revelation 3:19

I reprove and discipline those whom I love. Be earnest, therefore, and repent.