The righteous character of the Lord was an example for his people to follow. And in the time of the prophets it should have prompted intense sorrow for sin among God’s people (Jeremiah 31:18–19). But because they in their pride went on with their unrighteous conduct, now it stands as judgment against them.1
5 The LORD within her is righteous; he does no injustice; every morning he shows forth his justice; each dawn he does not fail; but the unjust knows no shame.