Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 O let not mine heart be inclined to any evil thing, to be minded as the ungodly or wicked men; lest I eat of such things as please them. 5 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. 6 Let their judges be overthrown in stony places, that they may hear my words; for they are sweet.
Cross References
Proverbs 19:25
If thou smitest a scornful person, the ignorant shall take better heed; and if thou reprovest one that hath understanding, he will be the wiser.
Proverbs 25:12
The correction of the wise is, to an obedient ear, a golden chain and a Jewel of gold.
Galatians 6:1
Brethren, if any man be fallen by chance into any fault, ye which are spiritual, help to amend him, in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.
1 Samuel 25:31-34
then shall it be no grudge of conscience unto thee or discourage of heart unto my lord, that thou sheddest blood causeless and didst avenge thyself. And moreover when the LORD shall have dealt well with my lord, then think on thine handmaid."
2 Samuel 12:7-13
Then Nathan said to David, "Thou art the man. Thus sayeth the LORD God of Israel, 'I anointed thee king over Israel and rid thee out of the hands of Saul.
2 Chronicles 16:7-10
At that same time, Hanani the seer came to Asa king of Judah and said to him, "Because thou trustedest in the king of Syria, and trustest not in the LORD thy God, therefore is the host of the king of Syria escaped out of thine hand.
2 Chronicles 25:16
And as the prophet spake to him, he said to the prophet, "Have men made thee of the king's counsel? Cease, lest thou be beaten." And the prophet ceased, and said, "I am sure that God hath taken counsel to destroy thee, because thou hast done this, and obeyest not my counsel."
Psalm 23:5
Thou preparest a table before me against mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil, and fillest my cup full.
Psalm 51:18
O be favourable and gracious unto Zion; build thou the walls of Jerusalem.
Psalm 125:4
Do well, O LORD, unto those that be good and true of heart.
Proverbs 6:23
For the commandment is a lantern, and the law a light: yea, chastening and nurture is the way of life:
Proverbs 9:8-9
Reprove not a scorner, lest he owe thee evil will: but rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
Proverbs 15:5
A fool despiseth his father's correction; but he that taketh heed when he is reproved, shall have the more understanding.
Proverbs 15:22
Unadvised thoughts shall come to naught; but whereas are men that can give counsel, there is steadfastness.
Proverbs 27:5-6
An open rebuke is better than secret love.
Ecclesiastes 7:5
It is better to give ear to the chastening of a wise man, than to hear the song of fools.
Matthew 5:44
But I say unto you, Love your enemies. Bless them that curse you. Do good to them that hate you. Pray for them which do you wrong and persecute you;
Galatians 2:11-14
And when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him in the face, for he was worthy to be blamed.
2 Timothy 1:16-18
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
James 5:14-16
If any be diseased among you, let him call for the elders of the congregation, and let them pray over him, and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord:
Revelation 3:19
As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Be fervent therefore and repent.