'Be Gracious' in the Bible

Then Peter took Him and began to rebuke Him, saying, God be gracious to You, Lord! This shall never be to You.

Those who went in front and those who were following [Him] were shouting [in joy and praise],“Hosanna (Save, I pray)!Blessed (praised, glorified) is He who comes in the name of the Lord!

But the tax collector, standing at a distance, would not even raise his eyes toward heaven, but was striking his chest [in humility and repentance], saying, ‘God, be merciful and gracious to me, the [especially wicked] sinner [that I am]!’

Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you].