Quotes about Compassion

Now then, what do you have on hand? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever can be found.”

“May you be blessed by the LORD,” replied Saul, “for you have had compassion on me.

With these words David restrained his men, and he did not let them rise up against Saul. Then Saul left the cave and went on his way.

See, my father, look at the corner of your robe in my hand. For I cut it off, but I did not kill you. See and know that there is no evil or rebellion in my hands. I have not sinned against you, even though you are hunting me down to take my life.

And you have shown this day how well you have dealt with me; for when the LORD delivered me into your hand, you did not kill me.

When a man finds his enemy, does he let him go away unharmed? May the LORD reward you with good for what you have done for me this day.

Then David accepted from her hand what she had brought him, and he said to her, “Go home in peace. See, I have heeded your voice and granted your request.”

Now please listen to your servant and let me set a morsel of bread before you so you may eat and have the strength to go on your way.”

They had taken captive the women and all who were there, both young and old. They had not killed anyone, but had carried them off as they went on their way.

Now his men found an Egyptian in the field and brought him to David. They gave the man water to drink and food to eat—

Then David asked, “Is there anyone left from the house of Saul to whom I can show kindness for the sake of Jonathan?”

Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant, that you should show regard for a dead dog like me?”