7 Bible Verses about Mercy, Examples Of

But Saul said, "Not a man shall be put to death this day, for today the LORD has worked salvation in Israel."

But David said to Abishai, "Do not destroy him, for who can put out his hand against the LORD's anointed and be guiltless?"

But David said, "What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you should this day be as an adversary to me? Shall anyone be put to death in Israel this day? For do I not know that I am this day king over Israel?"

And Solomon said, "If he will show himself a worthy man, not one of his hairs shall fall to the earth, but if wickedness is found in him, he shall die."

He answered, "You shall not strike them down. Would you strike down those whom you have taken captive with your sword and with your bow? Set bread and water before them, that they may eat and drink and go to their master."

But he turned and rebuked them.

And as they continued to ask him, he stood up and said to them, "Let him who is without sin among you be the first to throw a stone at her."