Let the righteous smite me, it shall be a kindnesse, and let him reprove me, it shall be an excellent oil, which shall not break my head] Or, Let the righteous smite me kindly, and reprove me; let not their precious oil break my head, &c. and let him reprove me] He could well endure all reproofs that came from a loving heart, Proverbs 9:8. and Proverbs 19:25. and Proverbs 25:12. an excellent oil] Heb. oil of head, Ecclesiastes 9:8. He compareth a faithfull and friendly reproof to such an ointment as they used to anoint their heads withall; which he desireth may not be wanting to him when need is. which shall not break my head] Or, let it never be wanting to my head. for yet my prayer also shall be in their calamities] By patience I shall see the wicked so sharply handled, that I shall for pity pray for them, Matthew 5:44.