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Psalm 141:5

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.

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Psalm 141:5 in other translations

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.

Psalm 141:5 · World English Bible

Psalm 141:5 in context

  1. 3Set a watch, O Jehovah, before my mouth; Keep the door of my lips.
  2. 4Incline not my heart to any evil thing, To practise deeds of wickedness With men that work iniquity: And let me not eat of their dainties.
  3. 5Let 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.
  4. 6Their judges are thrown down by the sides of the rock; And they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.
  5. 7As when one ploweth and cleaveth the earth, Our bones are scattered at the mouth of Sheol.