KJV ORIGINAL
Howbeit thou art just in all that is brought upon us; for thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly:
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
But you are fair in everything that has happened to us; you have done what is right, but we have done wrong.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The people are acknowledging that God has been completely fair in allowing their hardships because He is righteous, while they have been the ones who sinned.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from Ezra's prayer during a national day of confession after the Israelites had returned from Babylonian exile. The people were reflecting on their history of disobedience that led to their exile and acknowledging God's justice in allowing their punishment. This was part of a covenant renewal ceremony where they were confessing their sins and recommitting to follow God's laws.
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