Mercy is God's love meeting our need. From the prophets to the Gospel, Scripture reveals a Father rich in compassion who calls his children to show mercy to others.

These Bible verses and saint quotes about mercy can soften a hard heart and renew trust in God's forgiveness.

Verses & quotes: Bible Verses About Mercy

Scripture selections come from the Catholic Bible editions used in Catholic Daily; saint quotes are from the Catholic tradition.

Matthew 11:28-30

Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.

Psalm 52:10-11

But I, like an olive tree flourishing in the house of God, I trust in God’s mercy forever and ever. I will thank you forever for what you have done. I will put my hope in your name—for it is good—in the presence of those devoted to you.

Psalm 104:11-12

They give drink to every beast of the field; here wild asses quench their thirst. Beside them the birds of heaven nest; among the branches they sing.

Psalm 146:9

The LORD protects the resident alien, comes to the aid of the orphan and the widow, but thwarts the way of the wicked.

Isaiah 53:5

But he was pierced for our sins, crushed for our iniquity. He bore the punishment that makes us whole, by his wounds we were healed.

Ephesians 2:8-9

For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not from you; it is the gift of God; it is not from works, so no one may boast.

Ephesians 4:32

And be kind to one another, compassionate, forgiving one another as God has forgiven you in Christ.

Hebrews 4:16

So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help.

1 John 1:9

If we acknowledge our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive our sins and cleanse us from every wrongdoing.

St. Alphonsus Liguori

What does it cost us to say, 'My God help me! Have mercy on me!' Is there anything easier than this? And this little will suffice to save us if we be diligent in doing it.

St. Basil the Great

Beside each believer stands an Angel as protector and shepherd, leading him to life.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux

How good and pleasant it is to dwell in the Heart of Jesus! Who is there who does not love a heart so wounded? Who can refuse a return of love to a Heart so loving? Amen.

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