Bible Verses About Mercy Over Judgment

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

"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?"

"Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful."

"But go ye and learn what that meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice: for I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

"The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy. He will not always chide: neither will he keep his anger for ever. He hath not dealt with us after our sins; nor rewarded us according to our iniquities."

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

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

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

"For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings."

"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."

What does the Bible say about mercy over judgment?

God's nature leans toward mercy. While He is perfectly just, He delights in showing compassion rather than executing judgment. Key King James Version passages include James 2:13, Micah 6:8, Luke 6:36. This page collects 10 KJV verses about mercy over judgment, each quoted in full.

What does 'mercy rejoiceth against judgment' mean?

James 2:13 means that mercy triumphs over, or overcomes, judgment. God's disposition is toward mercy, and those who show mercy to others will themselves receive mercy.

How can I be more merciful?

By remembering how much mercy God has shown you, choosing compassion over criticism, forgiving quickly, helping those in need, and praying for those who wrong you.