Luc 18.13 And the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner.
Rom 9.15-16 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.
Ps 34.22 The LORD redeemeth the soul of his servants: and none of them that trust in him shall be desolate.