Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me
Even now my prayer is against
the evil acts of the wicked.
New American Standard Bible
It is
Do not let my head refuse it,
King James Version
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.
International Standard Version
Let one who is righteous strike me; It is an act of gracious love. Let him rebuke me, because it is oil for my head; do not let my head refuse it. My prayers continuously will be against their wicked activities.
A Conservative Version
Let a righteous man smite me, [as] a kindness. And let him reprove me, [as] oil upon the head. Let not my head refuse it. For even in their wickedness my prayer shall continue.
American Standard Version
Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness; And let him reprove me, it shall be as oil upon the head; Let not my head refuse it: For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.
Amplified
Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
Darby Translation
Let the righteous smite me, it is kindness; and let him reprove me, it is an excellent oil which my head shall not refuse: for yet my prayer also is for them in their calamities.
Julia Smith Translation
The just one shall smite me; a mercy: and he shall admonish me, an oil of the head it shall not decorate my head: for yet my prayer in their evils.
King James 2000
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 against their evil.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Let a righteous one strike me in kindness, and let him chasten me. [It is] oil for [my] head; let not my head refuse. For still my prayer [is] against their evil deeds.
Modern King James verseion
Let the righteous strike me; it shall be a kindness; and let him correct me, it is oil on my head, let not my head refuse it; for still my prayer also shall be against their wickedness.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Let the righteous rather smite me friendly, and reprove me: so will I take it as though he had poured oil on my head; it shall not hurt my head. Yea, I will pray yet for their wickedness.
NET Bible
May the godly strike me in love and correct me! May my head not refuse choice oil! Indeed, my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds.
New Heart English Bible
Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; do not let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.
The Emphasized Bible
Let a righteous man smite me - a lovingkindness, that he should correct me, an oil for the head which let not my head refuse! For, yet, even my prayer, shall be in their calamities.
Webster
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.
World English Bible
Let the righteous strike me, it is kindness; let him reprove me, it is like oil on the head; don't let my head refuse it; Yet my prayer is always against evil deeds.
Youngs Literal Translation
The righteous doth beat me in kindness. And doth reprove me, Oil of the head my head disalloweth not, For still my prayer is about their vexations.
Themes
Faithfulness » Exhibited in » Reproving others
Oil » Illustrative of » Kind reproof
Topics
Word Count of 19 Translations in Psalm 141:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Protection From Sin And Sinners
4
or perform wicked acts
with men who commit sin.
Do not let me feast on their delicacies.
it is an act of faithful love;
let him rebuke me—
it is oil for my head;
let me
Even now my prayer is against
the evil acts of the wicked.
the sides of a cliff,
the people
for they are pleasing.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:25
rebuke the discerning, and he gains knowledge.
Proverbs 25:12
is like a gold ring or an ornament of gold.
Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if someone is caught in any wrongdoing, you who are spiritual should restore such a person with a gentle
1 Samuel 25:31-34
there will not be remorse or a troubled conscience for my lord because of needless bloodshed or my lord’s revenge. And when the Lord does good things for my lord, may you remember me your servant.”
2 Samuel 12:7-13
Nathan replied to David, “You are the man! This is what the Lord God of Israel says: ‘I anointed you king over Israel,
2 Chronicles 16:7-10
At that time, Hanani
2 Chronicles 25:16
While he was still speaking to him, the king asked, “Have we made you the king’s counselor? Stop, why should you lose your life?”
So the prophet stopped, but he said, “I know that God intends to destroy you, because you have done this and have not listened to my advice.”
Psalm 23:5
in the presence of my enemies;
You anoint my head with oil;
my cup overflows.
Psalm 51:18
build
Psalm 125:4
to those whose hearts are upright.
Proverbs 6:23
and corrective discipline is the way to life.
Proverbs 9:8-9
rebuke a wise man, and he will love you.
Proverbs 15:5
but a person who accepts correction is sensible.
Proverbs 15:22
but with many advisers they succeed.
Proverbs 27:5-6
than concealed love.
Ecclesiastes 7:5
than to listen to the song of fools,
Matthew 5:44
Galatians 2:11-14
But when Cephas
2 Timothy 1:16-18
May the Lord grant mercy
James 5:14-16
Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray over him after anointing him with olive oil in the name of the Lord.
Revelation 3:19