Psalm 141:5

Psalm 141:5 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

5Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness;

let him rebuke me—that is oil on my head.

My head will not refuse it,

for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.

5¶May the righteous strike me with mercy and discipline me;

It is oil for the head;

My head shall not refuse it,

For my prayer is still against their evil deeds.

5Let the righteous smite me in kindness and reprove me;

It is oil upon the head;

Do not let my head refuse it,

For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.

5¶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. [Prov 9:8; 19:25; 25:12; Gal 6:1]

5Let 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.

5If a godly person hit me, it would be an act of kindness.

If they would correct me, it would be like pouring olive oil on my head.

I wouldn’t say no to it.

I will always pray against the things that sinful people do.