Psalms 141:5 - Exposition

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 it. For yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities ; rather, their wickednesses . This healing oil will strengthen him to continue to pray for his enemies, even though they still continue in their "wickednesses."