2 Esdras 9:38

38 While I was saying these things to myself, I looked around and saw a woman on my right. She was weeping and wailing, terribly upset; her clothes were torn, and there were ashes on her head.

2 Esdras 9:38 In-Context

36 The Law was placed in our hearts, and we are the ones who will be destroyed because we have sinned.

37 The Law will not be destroyed; it will remain in all its glory."

38 While I was saying these things to myself, I looked around and saw a woman on my right. She was weeping and wailing, terribly upset; her clothes were torn, and there were ashes on her head.

39 I immediately put my own troubles out of my mind, turned to the woman,

40 and asked, "Why are you crying? Why are you so upset?"