2 Esdras 16:42
King James VersionSource notes
“He that occupieth merchandise, as he that hath no profit by it: and he that buildeth, as he that shall not dwell therein:”
Context
39Even so shall not the plagues be slack to come upon the earth, and the world shall mourn, and sorrows shall come upon it on every side.
40O my people, hear my word: make you ready to thy battle, and in those evils be even as pilgrims upon the earth.
41He that selleth, let him be as he that fleeth away: and he that buyeth, as one that will lose:
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: