Psalms 141:5
Let the righteous strike me; it shall be a kindness: and let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head: for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.
Updated King James Version
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In Context
6When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
Cross References
Leviticus 19:17You shall not hate your brother in yours heart: you shall in any way rebuke your neighbour, and not suffer sin upon him.
2 Samuel 12:7And Nathan said to David, You are the man. Thus says the LORD God of Israel, I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you out of the hand of Saul;
2 Chronicles 25:16And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Are you made of the king's counsel? forbear; why should you be smitten? Then the prophet ceased, and said, I know that God has determined to destroy you, because you have done this, and have not hearkened unto my counsel.
Psalms 51:18Do good in your good pleasure unto Zion: build you the walls of Jerusalem.
Proverbs 6:23For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:
Proverbs 12:1Whoso loves instruction loves knowledge: but he that hates reproof is brutish.
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 →