Psalms 141:5

Psalms chapter 141 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Let the righteous smite me, it shall bea kindness; And let him reprove me, it shall be asoil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Let the righteous smite 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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Let the righteous smite me, it shall bea kindness; And let him reprove me, it shall be asoil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.

Context

v.4Incline not my heart to any evil thing, To practise deeds of wickedness With men that work iniquity: And let me not eat of their dainties.

v.5This passage

v.6Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock; And they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 25:12

    Asan ear-ring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, So isa wise reprover upon an obedient ear.

  • Matthew 5:44

    but I say unto you, Love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you;

  • Proverbs 15:5

    A fool despiseth his father’s correction; But he that regardeth reproof getteth prudence.

  • Proverbs 15:22

    Where there is no counsel, purposes are disappointed; But in the multitude of counsellors they are established.

  • Proverbs 27:5

    Better is open rebuke Than love that is hidden.

  • 2 Timothy 1:16

    The Lord grant mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus: for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain;