Verse 13 This sentiment is very similar to one expressed by our Savior, Matthew 7:1,2.--And mercy rejoiceth, &c., the merciful man rejoiceth. The meaning is, that he who has fulfilled the royal law, mentioned in James 2:8, is delivered from the fear of retribution. He may go to the judgment rejoicing in his assurance of pardon. In other words, he who is merciful to others shall in the end find mercy himself.