mercy
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36Therefore, be merciful, just as your Father is also merciful.
13For judgment is without mercy toward him who has not shown mercy. But mercy exalts itself above judgment.
7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
16Therefore, let us go forth with confidence toward the throne of grace, so that we may obtain mercy, and find grace, in a helpful time.
13So then, go out and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy and not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the just, but sinners.”
3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his great mercy has regenerated us into a living hope, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead:
9If we confess our sins, then he is faithful and just, so as to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all iniquity.
8I will reveal to you, O man, what is good, and what the Lord requires from you, and how to act with judgment, and to love mercy, and to walk carefully with your God.
22HETH. By the mercies of the Lord, we are not consumed. For his compassion has not passed away. 23HETH. I know it at first light; great is your faithfulness.
6And your mercy will follow me all the days of my life, and so may I dwell in the house of the Lord for length of days.
1To David himself. Bless the Lord, O my soul, and bless his holy name, all that is within me. 2Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all his recompenses. 3He forgives all your iniquities. He heals all your infirmities. 4He redeems your life from destruction. He crowns you with mercy and compassion. 5He satisfies your desire with good things. Your youth will be renewed like that of the eagle. 6The Lord accomplishes mercies, and his judgment is for all who patiently endure injuries.
36Therefore, be merciful, just as your Father is also merciful. 37Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.