Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
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.
The righteous
Smite, etc
General references
Bible References
The righteous
1 Samuel 25:31
this shouldn't be an obstacle or stumbling block for your majesty's conscience, that he poured out blood without cause or that your majesty delivered himself. When the LORD does good things for your majesty, remember your servant."
2 Samuel 12:7
But Nathan replied to David, "You are the man! This is what the LORD God of Israel says: ""I anointed you king and you became king over Israel. ""I delivered you from Saul's control.
2 Chronicles 16:7
Right about then, Hanani the seer came to King Asa of Judah and rebuked him. "Because you have put your trust in the king of Aram and have not relied on the LORD your God, the army of the king of Aram has escaped from your control.
2 Chronicles 25:16
But even while the prophet was speaking, the king asked him, "Did we appoint you to be a royal counselor? Stop! Why should you be struck down?" So the prophet stopped speaking, but he also said, "I know God has determined to destroy you, because you've done all this and ignored my counsel."
Proverbs 6:23
Because the command is a lamp and the Law a light, rebukes that discipline are a way of life
Proverbs 9:8
Don't rebuke a mocker or he will hate you. Rebuke a wise person, and he will love you.
Proverbs 15:5
A fool rejects his father's instructions, but anyone who respects reproof acts sensibly.
Proverbs 19:25
If you scourge a scoffer, the simple person may learn to be discreet; rebuke a discerning man and he will gain understanding.
Proverbs 25:12
Like a gold earring and a necklace of pure gold is a wise reprover to a listening ear.
Proverbs 27:5
An open rebuke is better than unspoken love.
Galatians 2:11
But when Cephas came to Antioch, I opposed him to his face, because he was clearly wrong.
Galatians 6:1
Brothers, if a person is caught doing something wrong, those of you who are spiritual should restore that person gently. Watch out for yourself so that you are not tempted as well.
Revelation 3:19
I correct and discipline those whom I love, so be serious and repent!
Smite, etc
Psalm 51:18
Show favor to Zion in your good pleasure; and rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.
Psalm 125:4
LORD, do good to those who are good, and to those who are upright in heart.
Matthew 5:44
But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you,
2 Timothy 1:16
May the Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, for he often took care of me and was not ashamed that I was a prisoner.
James 5:14
Is anyone among you sick? He should call for the elders of the church, and they should pray for him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.
General references
Proverbs 28:23
Whoever rebukes a man will later on find more favor than someone who flatters with his words.