Psalm 141:5 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
3Set a watch, O LORD, before my mouth; keep the door of my lips.
4Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.
5Let 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.
6When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
7Our bones are scattered at the grave's mouth, as when one cutteth and cleaveth wood upon the earth.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Proverbs 27:6
Both verses highlight the value of faithful wounds from a friend compared to deceitful kisses.
Galatians 6:1
This verse encourages restoring someone gently, reflecting the psalmist's acceptance of righteous correction.
James 5:19-20
These verses discuss the importance of turning a sinner back, resonating with the psalmist's view on reproof.
Source: Psalm 141:5