Psalms 141:5
Let the righteous smite me,—it shall be a kindness; Let him reprove me, and it shall be oil for my head; Let him do it again, and my head shall not refuse it; But now I pray against their wickedness!
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
In Context
6When their judges are hurled over the side of the rock, They shall hear how pleasant are my words.
Cross References
Psalms 51:18Do good to Zion according to thy mercy; Build up the walls of Jerusalem!
Proverbs 6:23For the commandment is a lamp, and instruction a light; Yea, the rebukes of correction lead to life.
Proverbs 12:1He who loveth correction loveth knowledge; But he who hateth rebuke remaineth stupid.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 141:2-5
Fervent Supplications. 1 Lord , I cry unto thee: make haste unto me; give ear unto my voice, when I cry unto thee. 2 Let my prayer be set forth before thee as incense; and the lifting up of my hands as the evening sacrifice. 3 Set a watch, O Lord , before my mouth; keep the door of my lips. 4 Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties. Mercy to accept what we do well, and grace to keep us from doing ill, are the two things… Read the whole commentary →