Reference: Mercy
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The divine goodness exercised towards the wretched and the guilty, in harmony with truth and justice, Ps 85:10. The plan by which God is enabled to show saving mercy to men, for Christ's sake, is the most consummate work of infinite wisdom and love. The soul that has truly experienced the mercy of God will be merciful like him, Lu 6:36, compassionate to the wretched, Ps 41:1-2, and forgiving towards all,
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{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} Blessed is he, that considereth the poor; the LORD shall deliver him in the time of trouble. The LORD shall preserve him, and keep him alive: he shall make him to prosper upon earth, and shall not deliver him into the will of his enemies.
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Was it not mete also, that thou shouldest have had compassion on thy fellow, even as I had pity on thee?'
Be ye therefore merciful, as your father is merciful.
Easton
compassion for the miserable. Its object is misery. By the atoning sacrifice of Christ a way is open for the exercise of mercy towards the sons of men, in harmony with the demands of truth and righteousness (Ge 19:19; Ex 20:6; 34:6-7; Ps 85:10; 86:15-16). In Christ mercy and truth meet together. Mercy is also a Christian grace (Mt 5:7; 18:33-35).
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behold, inasmuch as thy servant hath found grace in thy sight, now make thy mercy great which thou showest unto me in saving my life. For I cannot save myself in the mountains, lest some misfortune fall upon me and I die.
and yet show mercy unto thousands among them that love me and keep my commandments.
And when the LORD walked before him, he cried, "LORD, LORD God full of compassion and mercy, which art not lightly angry but abundant in mercy and truth, and keepest mercy in store for thousands, and forgivest wickedness, trespass and sin - for there is no man innocent before thee - and visitest the wickedness of the fathers upon the children and upon children's children, even unto the third and fourth generation."
Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other.
But thou, O LORD God, art full of compassion and mercy, longsuffering, plenteous in goodness and truth. O turn thee then unto me, and have mercy upon me; give thy strength unto thy servant, and help the son of thine handmaid.
Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Was it not mete also, that thou shouldest have had compassion on thy fellow, even as I had pity on thee?' And his Lord was wroth, and delivered him to the jailers, till he should pay all that was due to him. read more. So like wise shall my heavenly father do unto you, except ye forgive with your hearts, each one to his brother their trespasses."
Morish
See GRACE.