Ezr 9:15 | MHM | STEP | v. 15 : Ezra fears what will happen if they continue to sin after all God’s judgments and mercies. He knows that if they break God’s commandments again, they risk being completely destroyed, with no one left (Ezra 9:13-14 ). This is a warning that repeated sin after receiving God’s mercy can lead to total ruin. v. 16 : Finally, Ezra trusts in God’s righteousness. He says, Thou art righteous (Ezra 9:15 ). Ezra and the people have no excuse and no defense. They can only throw themselves on God’s mercy and accept whatever He decides. Like others before him, Ezra says, Do unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee (Judges 10:15; Job 9:15 ). He leaves the matter in God’s hands, trusting in His justice and mercy.

‏ Ezra 9:15

v. 15: Ezra fears what will happen if they continue to sin after all God’s judgments and mercies. He knows that if they break God’s commandments again, they risk being completely destroyed, with no one left (Ezra 9:13-14 ^a). This is a warning that repeated sin after receiving God’s mercy can lead to total ruin.

v. 16: Finally, Ezra trusts in God’s righteousness. He says, Thou art righteous (Ezra 9:15 ^b). Ezra and the people have no excuse and no defense. They can only throw themselves on God’s mercy and accept whatever He decides. Like others before him, Ezra says, Do unto us whatsoever seemeth good unto thee (Judges 10:15; Job 9:15 ^c). He leaves the matter in God’s hands, trusting in His justice and mercy.