2 Esdras 16:43

43 let him that sows be like one who will not reap; so also him that prunes the vines, like one who will not gather the grapes;

2 Esdras 16:43 In-Context

41 Let him that sells be like one who will flee; let him that buys be like one who will lose;
42 let him that does business be like one who will not make a profit; and let him that builds a house be like one who will not live in it;
43 let him that sows be like one who will not reap; so also him that prunes the vines, like one who will not gather the grapes;
44 them that marry, like those who will have no children; and them that do not marry, like those who are widowed.
45 Because those who labor, labor in vain;
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