Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 141:5 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Psalms 141:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 141 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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. me; it shall be a: or, let the rigteous smite mee kindly, and reprove me; let not their precious oil break my head, etc”
Psalms 141:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Psalms 141:5
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. This verse expresses remarkable openness to correction from godly people. "Let the righteous smite me" (יֶהֶלְמֵנִי־צַדִּיק חֶסֶד/yehelemeni-tsaddiq chesed) welcomes rebuke from those walking uprightly. Halam means to strike or beat, suggesting forceful correction, yet the psalmist calls it "kindness" (חֶסֶד/chesed)—covenant loyalty, faithful love. True friends wound for our good (Proverbs 27:6)."Let him re...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Psalms 141:5
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“than for a man to hear the song of fools.”
“I reprove and chasten. Be zealous therefore”
“even if a man is caught in some fault”
“Open rebuke is better than secret love.”
“and an ornament of fine gold”
“and the simple will learn prudence; rebuke one who has understanding”
“lest he hate you. Reprove a wise man”
“but he who heeds reproof shows prudence.”
“I resisted him to his face”
“nor offense of heart to my lord”