Matthew Poole and continuators on Daniel 9:8

8 O LORD, to us belongeth confusion of face, to our kings, to our princes, and to our fathers, because we have sinned against thee .

Here the Prophet after he had arraigned himself and his people upon their guilt, he passeth judgment; for in this case every true penitent sits in judgment, and proceeds judicially, that is, solemnly and impartially; 1 Cor. 11.31. for he judgeth for God and proceeds according to Gods Law, and Conscience is witness; and this God takes notice of, and takes well, for it prevents his judging of us. See 2 Cor. 7.11. and is a true sign of true Repentance.