PSALM 141

GIVE EAR TO MY VOICE 

David pleads with God to listen to his prayers, asking God to give an ear to his voice. 

Wanting to be cautious of his words, David asks God to place a guard over his mouth and keep watch over his lips. As a good steward of his time and influence, David asks God to protect his heart from evil and for him to not become busy with wicked deeds. 

David asks for righteous men who will rebuke him, describing it as oil for his head. David sees correction from righteous believers as an anointing and asks for accountability. 

Psalm 141:5 - 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.