2 Esdras 16:22
King James VersionSource notes
“For many of them that dwell upon earth shall perish of famine; and the other, that escape the hunger, shall the sword destroy.”
Context
19Behold, famine and plague, tribulation and anguish, are sent as scourges for amendment.
20But for all these things they shall not turn from their wickedness, nor be always mindful of the scourges.
21Behold, victuals shall be so good cheap upon earth, that they shall think themselves to be in good case, and even then shall evils grow upon earth, sword, famine, and great confusion.
22For many of them that dwell upon earth shall perish of famine; and the other, that escape the hunger, shall the sword destroy.
23And the dead shall be cast out as dung, and there shall be no man to comfort them: for the earth shall be wasted, and the cities shall be cast down.
24There shall be no man left to till the earth, and to sow it
25The trees shall give fruit, and who shall gather them?