What does the Bible say about mercy?

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Published by Bible Direct Answers · Licensed under Citation License 1.0

The King James Bible addresses mercy in several passages:

Lamentations 3:22-23 (KJV)

22 It is of the LORD’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23 They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.

Matthew 5:7 (KJV)

7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Ephesians 2:4-5 (KJV)

4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, 5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

Titus 3:5 (KJV)

5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Micah 6:8 (KJV)

8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

Browse all 66 books of the King James Bible →

Also asked as

  • · Bible verses about mercy
mercy