The merciful man does good for his own soul, but he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.(Prov 11:17, NKJV)
Let not mercy and truth forsake you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart, and so find favor and high esteem in the sight of God and man.(Prov 3:3-4, NKJV)
A friend loves at all times, and a brother is there for times of trouble.(Prov 17:17, ISV)
Defend the weak and the fatherless; uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed. Rescue the weak and the needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked.(Psalm 82:3-4, NIV)
Remember the prisoners, as though you were in prison with them, and the mistreated, as though you yourselves were suffering...(Heb 13:3, HCSB)
Rescue those being taken off to death, and save those stumbling toward slaughter.(Prov 24:11, ISV)
To do what is right and just is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice.(Prov 21:3, NIV)
Blessed is the one who is considerate of the destitute; the LORD will deliver him when the times are evil. The LORD will protect him and keep him alive; he will be blessed in the land; and he will not be handed over to the desires of his enemies. The LORD will uphold him even on his sickbed; You will transform his bed of illness into health.(Psalm 41:1-3, ISV)
Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.(Luke 6:36, NASB)
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.(Heb 13:2, NASB)
He who follows righteousness and mercy finds life, righteousness, and honor.(Prov 21:21, NKJV)
Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles...(Prov 24:17, NASB)
If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat. If they are thirsty, give them water to drink. You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads, and the LORD will reward you.(Prov 25:21-22, NLT)
A light shines in the darkness for the upright, for the one who is gracious, compassionate, and just.(Psalm 112:4, ISV)
