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merciful

Meaning of “merciful”

Showing mercy, compassion, or readiness to forgive.

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First occurrence: Genesis 19:16

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Proverbs 11:17
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
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The mercifull man doeth good to his owne soule: but he that is cruell, troubleth his owne flesh.

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