Mercy

Mercy

 

–noun, plural -cies for 4, 5.

1.	compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power; compassion, pity, or benevolence: Have mercy on the poor sinner.

2.	the disposition to be compassionate or forbearing: an adversary wholly without mercy.

3.	the discretionary power of a judge to pardon someone or to mitigate punishment, esp. to send to prison rather than invoke the death penalty.

4.	an act of kindness, compassion, or favor: She has performed countless small mercies for her friends and neighbors.

5.	something that gives evidence of divine favor; blessing: It was just a mercy we had our seat belts on when it happened.

And forgive your people, who have sinned against you; forgive all the offenses they have committed against you, and cause their conquerors to show them mercy;
1 Kings 8:49-51


I love the LORD, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.
Psalm 116:1-3


Turn to me and have mercy on me, as you always do to those who love your name.
Psalm 119:131-133


Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy on us, for we have endured much contempt.
Psalm 123:2-4


He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
Proverbs 28:12-14