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Bible Verses About Mercy

“And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,”

— Exodus 34:6

"Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy" — mercy in the Bible is both received and circulated, and the verses below trace both directions. The fifteen verses below are the Bible's direct address to that situation, shown in full KJV text from Exodus 34:6 to James 2:13.

Quick answer: The best-known verse about mercy here is Exodus 34:6: "And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth," Nehemiah 9:17 follows close behind: "And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their…" Both are public-domain translations, shown in full on the cards below with a modern-English toggle.

The 15 verses, in full text

01 · King James Version

And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth,

Exodus 34:6

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02 · King James Version

And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage: but thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and forsookest them not.

Nehemiah 9:17

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03 · King James Version

Remember, O LORD, thy tender mercies and thy lovingkindnesses; for they have been ever of old.

Psalms 25:6

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04 · King James Version

I said, LORD, be merciful unto me: heal my soul; for I have sinned against thee.

Psalms 41:4

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05 · King James Version

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

Psalms 86:5

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06 · King James Version

But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children’s children;

Psalms 103:17

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07 · King James Version

Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful.

Psalms 116:5

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08 · King James Version

Let thy tender mercies come unto me, that I may live: for thy law is my delight.

Psalms 119:77

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09 · King James Version

The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

Psalms 145:9

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10 · King James Version

But though he cause grief, yet will he have compassion according to the multitude of his mercies.

Lamentations 3:32

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11 · King James Version

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Matthew 5:7

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12 · King James Version

For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.

Romans 9:15

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13 · King James Version

I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

Romans 12:1

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14 · King James Version

But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,

Ephesians 2:4

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15 · King James Version

For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.

James 2:13

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When to read these verses

Read these when you are trying to become something on purpose. Character in Scripture is always shown in process — David grows, Peter grows, Timothy is told to let his progress be evident — and these verses are written for people in that middle.

How to use this list

Each verse card switches between the King James Version and the World English Bible — the modern renderings of the character commands ("self-control" for "temperance," "steadfastness" for "patience") often clarify what the trait actually requires. Copy the one you are training in.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best Bible verse about mercy?
Exodus 34:6 is the one most readers land on: "And the LORD passed by before him, and proclaimed, The LORD, The LORD God, merciful and gracious, longsuffering, and abundant in goodness and truth," Nehemiah 9:17 is the usual second: "And refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them; but hardened their necks, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their…" The full list of fifteen is on this page — there is no single required verse, and different seasons call for different texts.
Is mercy something God does in you or something you practice?
Scripture holds both together without embarrassment: the fruit of the Spirit is the Spirit's fruit (Galatians 5:22-23), and the same letter says "walk in the Spirit" — an imperative. The New Testament's pattern is divine provision and human practice: train, and watch what grows. The verses on this page carry both halves.
Where in the Bible does it talk about mercy?
The verses on this page come from 8 books of the Bible — most notably Exodus, Nehemiah, Psalms and 5 more — spanning both Old and New Testaments. The distribution itself is worth noticing: Scripture addresses mercy in more than one voice, which is why the page shows whole verses rather than a single proof text.
How do I use a list of verses about mercy?
Read the list once slowly, then keep the one verse that fits your situation close — the copy button places it wherever you will actually see it. Every card can be switched to the World English Bible for modern wording, and the random verse tool at the top of the page can draw one verse from this theme at a time if the whole list is more than today needs.

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