Howbeit thou art just in all that is brought upon us; for thou hast done right, but we have done wickedly:
But you are fair in everything that has happened to us; you have done what is right, but we have done wrong.
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
In the Book of Nehemiah, chapter 9, the Israelites had returned to Jerusalem after their exile in Babylon and were holding a solemn assembly of fasting and confession. The people, led by the Levites, were recounting God's faithfulness through history while admitting their repeated sins that led to their suffering and defeat. This verse reflects their humble acknowledgment of God's justice in allowing hardships as a consequence of their wickedness.
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