Psalms 141:5

KJV

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.

Sentiment:
Strongly Positive(0.876883144)

KJV - 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.

Sentiment:
Strongly Positive(0.876883144)
        

Others Bible versions

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.

AMP - Amplified Bible

Let the righteous man smite and correct me–it is a kindness. Oil so choice let not my head refuse or discourage; for even in their evils or calamities shall my prayer continue. [Prov. 9:8; 19:25; 25:12; Gal. 6:1.]

AMPC - Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

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.

ASV - American Standard Version

Let the righteous one strike me — it is an act of faithful love; let him rebuke me — it is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. Even now my prayer is against the evil acts of the wicked.

CSB - Christian Standard Bible

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.

DARBY - Darbys Translation 1890

Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil for my head; let my head not refuse it. Yet my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.

ESV - English Standard Version 2016

Let a good person punish me in love—let them correct me. It will be like an anointing—I won't refuse it. But I still pray against those who do evil.

FBV - Free Bible Version

Let the righteous one strike me — it is an act of faithful love; let him rebuke me — it is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. Even now my prayer is against the evil acts of the wicked.

HCSB - Holman Christian Standard Bible

¶ Let the righteous smite me in mercy, and let him reprove me: and let not a flattering evil prince anoint my head, for my prayer shall ever be against his evil.

JUB - Jubilee Bible

Let the righteous smite me;

KJVAAE - King James Version with Apocrypha, American Edition

it shall be a kindness:

KJVAAE - King James Version with Apocrypha, American Edition

and let him reprove me;

KJVAAE - King James Version with Apocrypha, American Edition

it shall be an excellent oil,

KJVAAE - King James Version with Apocrypha, American Edition

which shall not break my head:

KJVAAE - King James Version with Apocrypha, American Edition

for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.

KJVAAE - King James Version with Apocrypha, American Edition

Let the righteous smite me;

KJVAE - King James Version, American Edition

it shall be a kindness:

KJVAE - King James Version, American Edition

and let him reprove me;

KJVAE - King James Version, American Edition

it shall be an excellent oil,

KJVAE - King James Version, American Edition

which shall not break my head:

KJVAE - King James Version, American Edition

for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities.

KJVAE - King James Version, American Edition

Let a righteous one strike me in kindness,

LEB - Lexham English Bible

and let him chasten me.

LEB - Lexham English Bible

It is oil for my head; let not my head refuse.

LEB - Lexham English Bible

For still my prayer is against their evil deeds.

LEB - Lexham English Bible

Let the righteous man strike me;

MEV - Modern English Version

it shall be a kindness.

MEV - Modern English Version

Let him rebuke me;

MEV - Modern English Version

it shall be oil for my head;

MEV - Modern English Version

let my head not refuse it.

MEV - Modern English Version

For my prayer is continually against their evil deeds.

MEV - Modern English Version

Let the righteous smite me in kindness and reprove me;

NASB1995 - New American Standard Bible - 1995

It is oil upon the head;

NASB1995 - New American Standard Bible - 1995

Do not let my head refuse it,

NASB1995 - New American Standard Bible - 1995

For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.

NASB1995 - New American Standard Bible - 1995

Let the righteous smite me in kindness and reprove me;

NASB2020 - New American Standard Bible

It is oil upon the head;

NASB2020 - New American Standard Bible

Do not let my head refuse it,

NASB2020 - New American Standard Bible

For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.

NASB2020 - New American Standard Bible

May the godly strike me in love and correct me!

NET - New English Translation

May my head not refuse choice oil!

NET - New English Translation

Indeed, my prayer is a witness against their evil deeds.

NET - New English Translation

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

NIV - New International Version

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

NIV - New International Version

My head will not refuse it,

NIV - New International Version

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

NIV - New International Version

Let a righteous man strike me – that is a kindness;

NIVUK - New International Version (Anglicised)

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

NIVUK - New International Version (Anglicised)

My head will not refuse it,

NIVUK - New International Version (Anglicised)

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

NIVUK - New International Version (Anglicised)

Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness;

RV1885 - Revised Version 1885

And let him reprove me, it shall be as oil upon the head;

RV1885 - Revised Version 1885

Let not my head refuse it:

RV1885 - Revised Version 1885

For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.

RV1885 - Revised Version 1885

Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindness;

RV1895 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1885, 1895

And let him reprove me, it shall be as oil upon the head;

RV1895 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1885, 1895

Let not my head refuse it:

RV1895 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1885, 1895

For even in their wickedness shall my prayer continue.

RV1895 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1885, 1895

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.

YLT98 - Youngs Literal Translation 1898

Context - KJV

Psalms 141:4

Incline not my heart to any evil thing, to practise wicked works with men that work iniquity: and let me not eat of their dainties.

Sentiment: Neutral(0.494655079)
Psalms 141:5

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.

Sentiment: Strongly Positive(0.876883144)
Psalms 141:6

When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words; for they are sweet.

Sentiment: Neutral(0.574988316)

Cross Reference - KJV