Psalms 141:5

Psalms · Old Testament · Chapter 141

“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.”Psalms 141:5

What Does Psalms 141:5 Mean?

Psalms 141:5 is found in the book of Psalms, chapter 141, verse 5 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Psalms 141:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Proverbs 27:6“Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful.”Ecclesiastes 7:5“It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.”Proverbs 9:8“Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.”Revelation 3:19“As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent.”Galatians 6:1“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.”Galatians 4:16“Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth?”Proverbs 27:5“Open rebuke is better than secret love.”Matthew 18:15“Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.”Proverbs 25:12“As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear.”Proverbs 19:25“Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that hath understanding, and he will understand knowledge.”Proverbs 6:23“For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:”Ephesians 5:11“And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them.”Proverbs 15:5“A fool despiseth his father’s instruction: but he that regardeth reproof is prudent.”Proverbs 28:23“He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.”Galatians 2:11“But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed.”1 Samuel 25:31“That this shall be no grief unto thee, nor offence of heart unto my lord, either that thou hast shed blood causeless, or that my lord hath avenged himself: but when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then remember thine handmaid.”2 Chronicles 25:16“And it came to pass, as he talked with him, that the king said unto him, Art thou made of the king’s counsel? forbear; why shouldest thou be smitten? Then the prophet forbare, and said, I know that God hath determined to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and hast not hearkened unto my counsel.”2 Samuel 12:7“And Nathan said to David, Thou art the man. Thus saith the LORD God of Israel, I anointed thee king over Israel, and I delivered thee out of the hand of Saul;”2 Chronicles 16:7“And at that time Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah, and said unto him, Because thou hast relied on the king of Syria, and not relied on the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand.”Psalms 23:5“Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.”

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