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Bible Verses About Mercy

Mercy is God withholding the judgment we deserve and giving compassion instead, new every single morning. These Bible verses about mercy remind you that His mercy never runs out, no matter how many times you need it.

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Lamentations 3:22-23

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“Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!”

Psalms 103:8

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“The LORD is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion.”

Ephesians 2:4-5

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“But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our trespasses. It is by grace you have been saved!”
“He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy Spirit.”

Psalms 136:1

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“Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good.His loving devotion endures forever.”

Micah 7:18

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“Who is a God like You, who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of His inheritance— who does not retain His anger forever, because He delights in loving devotion?”

Hebrews 4:16

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“Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.”

Luke 6:36

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“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.”

Psalms 86:5

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“For You, O Lord, are kind and forgiving, rich in loving devotion to all who call on You.”

Matthew 5:7

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“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

James 2:13

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“For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment.”

Psalms 145:8-9

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“The LORD is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in loving devotion. The LORD is good to all; His compassion rests on all He has made.”

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Frequently asked questions

What does the Bible say about Mercy?

Mercy is God withholding the judgment we deserve and giving compassion instead, new every single morning. These Bible verses about mercy remind you that His mercy never runs out, no matter how many times you need it.

What is a good Bible verse about Mercy?

Lamentations 3:22-23: “Because of the loving devotion of the LORD we are not consumed, for His mercies never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness!”

Where should I start reading about Mercy in the Bible?

Start with Psalms 103:8, one of the 12 verses gathered here on this topic.

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