⁵ Let a righteous man strike me—that is a kindness;
    let him rebuke me^(A)—that is oil on my head.^(B)
My head will not refuse it,
    for my prayer will still be against the deeds of evildoers.

⁵ Better is open rebuke
    than hidden love.

⁶ Wounds from a friend can be trusted,
    but an enemy multiplies kisses.^(A)