2 Esdras 10:18

18 "No," she answered, "I will never go back; I am going to stay here and die."

2 Esdras 10:18 In-Context

16 If you will accept God's decision as just, you will get your son back at the right time, and you will receive the praise due a mother.
17 Go back to the city and to your husband."
18 "No," she answered, "I will never go back; I am going to stay here and die."
19 "Don't do that," I continued. "Consider the misfortunes and sorrows of Jerusalem, and you won't feel so sorry for yourself.
Scripture taken from the Good News Translation - Second Edition, Copyright 1992 by American Bible Society. Used by Permission.