Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Merciful
Bible References
Merciful
Psalm 41:1
For the music director; a psalm of David. How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, the Lord delivers him.
Psalm 112:4
In the darkness a light shines for the godly, for each one who is merciful, compassionate, and just.
Isaiah 32:7
A deceiver's methods are evil; he dreams up evil plans to ruin the poor with lies, even when the needy are in the right.
Isaiah 57:1
The godly perish, but no one cares. Honest people disappear, when no one minds that the godly disappear because of evil.
Isaiah 58:7
I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don't turn your back on your own flesh and blood!
Daniel 4:27
Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged."
Matthew 5:7
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Matthew 6:14
"For if you forgive others their sins, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.
Matthew 25:34
Then the king will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.
Luke 6:38
Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use will be the measure you receive."
2 Corinthians 9:6
My point is this: The person who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and the person who sows generously will also reap generously.
Philippians 4:17
I do not say this because I am seeking a gift. Rather, I seek the credit that abounds to your account.
But
Proverbs 15:27
The one who is greedy for gain troubles his household, but whoever hates bribes will live.
Job 20:19
For he has oppressed the poor and abandoned them; he has seized a house which he did not build.
Ecclesiastes 4:8
A man who is all alone with no companion, he has no children nor siblings; yet there is no end to all his toil, and he is never satisfied with riches. He laments, "For whom am I toiling and depriving myself of pleasure?" This also is futile and a burdensome task!
James 2:13
For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over judgment.
James 5:1
Come now, you rich! Weep and cry aloud over the miseries that are coming on you.