2 Esdras 16:45

2 Esdras 16:45 Context

⁴²He that occupieth merchandise, as he that hath no profit by it: and he that buildeth, as he that shall not dwell therein: ⁴³He that soweth, as if he should not reap: so also he that planteth the vineyard, as he that shall not gather the grapes: ⁴⁴They that marry, as they that shall get no children; and they that marry not, as the widowers. ⁴⁵And therefore they that labour labour in vain: ⁴⁶For strangers shall reap their fruits, and spoil their goods, overthrow their houses, and take their children captives, for in captivity and famine shall they get children. ⁴⁷And they that occupy their merchandise with robbery, the more they deck their cities, their houses, their possessions, and their own persons: ⁴⁸The more will I be angry with them for their sin, saith the Lord.

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