ABOUT HOPE & MERCY (2)

1. What does the Book of Proverbs say about Hope and Mercy?

a) 31 He who oppresses the poor reproaches his Maker, but he who honors Him has mercy on the needy. 32 The wicked is banished in his wickedness, but the righteous has a refuge in his death. (Proverbs 14:31-32)

 b) 6 By loving-kindness and truth iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the LORD one keeps away from evil. (Proverbs 16:6)

c) 11 Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs. (Proverbs 19:11)

d) 28 Mercy and truth preserve the king, and by loving kindness he upholds his throne. (Proverbs 20:28)

e) 29 And don’t say, 'Now I can pay them back for what they’ve done to me! I’ll get even with them!' (Proverbs 24:29)

f) 18 Whoever keeps the fig tree will eat its fruit; So he who waits on his master will be honored. (Proverbs 27:18)

g) 13 He who covers his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and forsakes them will have mercy. (Proverbs 28:13)

h) 20 She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy. (Proverbs 31:20)