Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked. Cross References Galatians 6:1 Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted. Psalm 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Psalm 35:14 I paced about as for my friend or brother; I was bowed down with grief, like one mourning for his mother. Psalm 104:15 wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart. Psalm 109:4 In return for my love they accuse me, but I am a man of prayer. Psalm 133:2 It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron's beard over the collar of his robes. Proverbs 9:8 Do not rebuke a mocker, or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man, and he will love you. Proverbs 19:25 Strike a mocker, and the simple will beware; rebuke the discerning man, and he will gain knowledge. Proverbs 25:12 Like an earring of gold or an ornament of fine gold is a wise man's rebuke to a listening ear. Proverbs 27:6 The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. Proverbs 27:9 Oil and incense bring joy to the heart, and the sweetness of a friend is counsel to the soul. Ecclesiastes 7:5 It is better to heed a wise man's rebuke than to listen to the song of fools. Treasury of Scripture 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 1 Samuel 25:31-34 2 Samuel 12:7-13 2 Chronicles 16:7-10 smite, etc. for yet my Psalm 51:18 Psalm 125:4 Matthew 5:44 |