2 Esdras 5:12

12 At that time people will hope for much, but will get nothing; they will work hard, but will never succeed at anything.

2 Esdras 5:12 In-Context

10 and they will not be found even though many may look for them. Everywhere on earth wickedness and violence will increase.

11 One country will ask a neighboring country if justice or anyone who does right has come that way, but the answer will always be "No.'

12 At that time people will hope for much, but will get nothing; they will work hard, but will never succeed at anything.

13 These are the signs of the end that I am permitted to show you. But if you begin to pray again and continue to weep and fast for seven more days, you will hear even greater things."

14 Then I woke up, and I was trembling violently. I was so disturbed that I was about to faint,