'Mercy' in the Bible
For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a psalm of David. When I call out, answer me, O God who vindicates me! Though I am hemmed in, you will lead me into a wide, open place. Have mercy on me and respond to my prayer!
Have mercy on me, Lord, for I am frail! Heal me, Lord, for my bones are shaking!
The Lord has heard my appeal for mercy; the Lord has accepted my prayer.
when they prayed: "Have mercy on me, Lord! See how I am oppressed by those who hate me, O one who can snatch me away from the gates of death!
Turn toward me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and oppressed!
Hear me, O Lord, when I cry out! Have mercy on me and answer me!
Hear my plea for mercy when I cry out to you for help, when I lift my hands toward your holy temple!
The Lord deserves praise, for he has heard my plea for mercy!
To you, O Lord, I cried out; I begged the Lord for mercy:
Hear, O Lord, and have mercy on me! O Lord, deliver me!"
Have mercy on me, for I am in distress! My eyes grow dim from suffering. I have lost my strength.
I jumped to conclusions and said, "I am cut off from your presence!" But you heard my plea for mercy when I cried out to you for help.
Hear my prayer, O Lord! Listen to my cry for help! Do not ignore my sobbing! For I am dependent on you, like one residing outside his native land; I am at your mercy, just as all my ancestors were.
As for me, I said: "O Lord, have mercy on me! Heal me, for I have sinned against you!
As for you, O Lord, have mercy on me and raise me up, so I can pay them back!"
For the music director; a psalm of David, written when Nathan the prophet confronted him after David's affair with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, because of your loyal love! Because of your great compassion, wipe away my rebellious acts!
For the music director, to be accompanied by stringed instruments; a well-written song by David. Listen, O God, to my prayer! Do not ignore my appeal for mercy!
For the music director; according to the yonath-elem-rechovim style; a prayer of David, written when the Philistines captured him in Gath. Have mercy on me, O God, for men are attacking me! All day long hostile enemies are tormenting me.
For the music director; according to the al-tashcheth style; a prayer of David, written when he fled from Saul into the cave. Have mercy on me, O God! Have mercy on me! For in you I have taken shelter. In the shadow of your wings I take shelter until trouble passes.
You, O Lord God, the invincible warrior, the God of Israel, rouse yourself and punish all the nations! Have no mercy on any treacherous evildoers! (Selah)
Have mercy on me, O Lord, for I cry out to you all day long!
O Lord, hear my prayer! Pay attention to my plea for mercy!
Turn toward me and have mercy on me! Give your servant your strength! Deliver your slave!
You will rise up and have compassion on Zion. For it is time to have mercy on her, for the appointed time has come.
I seek your favor with all my heart. Have mercy on me as you promised!
Turn toward me and extend mercy to me, as you typically do to your loyal followers.
Listen to my appeal for mercy! Deliver me, as you promised.
O Lord, listen to me! Pay attention to my plea for mercy!
I say to the Lord, "You are my God." O Lord, pay attention to my plea for mercy!
A well-written song by David, when he was in the cave; a prayer. To the Lord I cry out; to the Lord I plead for mercy.