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Yahweh, through the prophet Jeremiah, has just told the people about the drought.
our iniquities testify against us
Here their "iniquities" are spoken of as if they were people who testified against them about their wrong doing. Alternate translation: "our iniquities give evidence of our wrongdoing" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)
for the sake of your name
Here Yahweh's "name" refers to his reputation. Alternate translation: "for the sake of your reputation" or "in order that everyone can see that you are very great and keep your promises" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy)