詩篇 141:5-6 JC

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 141:1-10

A comprehensive prayer. The psalm has some peculiar difficulties, due to the extreme abruptness with which the thoughts follow one another, and the great obscurity which hangs over the allusions. Let us try and select the principal thoughts. 1. The psalmist was threatened with some immediate danger which could brook no delay . ( Psalms 141:1 .) Like the disciples in the storm on the lake. If relief comes at all, it must come at once. 2. He seeks that his prayer to this end... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 141:5

Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness ; rather, let the righteous smite me kindly , as in the margin. And let him reprove me; it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head ; rather, which my head shall not refuse . The psalmist will prefer the reproof of the righteous to the dainty allurements of the wicked. He will regard their words as an oil of welcome, such as was poured upon the head of favored guests ( Luke 7:36 ), and his head will not refuse ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 141:5

The excellent oil of reproof; or, kindness smiting. Much may be learned from this verse concerning the very difficult and delicate task of reproving others. We learn— I. THAT REPROOF MAY BE SO ADMINISTERED AS TO BE EVEN WELCOMED . "Let the righteous smite me," etc.; and further down in the verse, "Let not my head refuse it;" such is the truer rendering of the Revised Version in the clause which our Authorized Version reads, "which shall not break my head." It is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 141:5

Praying for others. The psalmist here says he will do this. We need not trouble about the right rendering of this difficult verse, but may take it as it stands. It says that the calamities of the righteous shall stir the psalmist's soul to pray for them. He loved them much, even though they severely rebuked him, indeed, because they did so. I. IT IS A BEAUTIFUL EXAMPLE . We pray for ourselves, and it is right we should, for unless we ourselves are right with God we shall care... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 141:5

Reproof and kindness. "Let the righteous man treat me with any amount of ignominious reproach for my sins, yet I will prefer him to the ungodly, however prosperous, my prayer being ever that I may be saved from the evil deeds of the latter." Read, "Let the righteous smite me; it shall be a kindness: let him reprove me; such oil for my head let not my head refuse." Roberts tells us that in the East "certain oils are said to have a most salutary effect on the head; hence, in fevers, or any... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 141:6

When their judges are overthrown in stony places, they shall hear my words. Calamity opens the heart to receive instruction. The "judges"— i . e . the leaders—among David's enemies are visited with a grievous calamity, expressed metaphorically by their being dashed upon rocks. This disposes them to listen to David's words, which are well worth listening to, since they are sweet . read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 141:5

Let the righteous smite me - This verse is exceedingly difficult and obscure (compare the margin); and there have been almost as many different opinions in regard to its meaning as there have been commentators on the psalm. A large number of these opinions may be seen in Rosenmuller in loc. DeWette explains it, “I gladly suffer anything that is unpleasant from my friends, that may be for my good; but the wickedness of my enemies I cannot endure.” The Septuagint and Latin Vulgate render it, “Let... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 141:6

When ... - This passage is no less difficult than the preceding, and it seems almost impossible to determine its exact meaning. What is meant by “judges”? What judges are referred to by the word “their”? What is meant by their being “overthrown”? What is the sense of the words “in stony places”? Does the passage refer to some certain prospect that they “would be” overthrown, or is it a mere supposition which relates to something that “might” occur? Who are meant by “they,” in the phrase “they... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 141:5

Psalms 141:5. Let the righteous smite me Namely, by reproofs. If at any time, through the frailty of nature, I should be inclined to yield to temptation, let me find, among my attendants or friends, some righteous and faithful person, who, with kind severity, will check and reprove me. It shall be a kindness I shall be so far from being offended with it, as an act of enmity or ill will, that I shall esteem it an act and mark of true friendship. It shall be an excellent oil Hebrews שׁמן... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 141:6

Psalms 141:6. When their judges are overthrown, &c. “Of this verse, as it stands in our translation,” says Dr. Horne, “I know not what can be made. When literally rendered from the Hebrew, it runs thus; Their judges have been dismissed in the sides of the rock,” נשׁמשׂו בירי סלע , “and have heard my words that they were sweet. David, reflecting on Saul’s cruelty in driving him out of his country to wander among aliens and idolaters, very naturally calls to mind, and mentions his own... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 141:1-10

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 141:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 141:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 141:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 141:5

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 141:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 141:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 141:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 141:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 141:6

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