2 Esdras 4:24

24 and we pass away out of the world as grasshoppers, and our life is astonishment and fear, and we are not worthy to obtain mercy.

2 Esdras 4:24 In-Context

22 Then answered I and said, "I beseech thee, O lord, let me have understanding.Œ

23 For it was not my mind to be curious of the high things, but of such as pass by us daily, namely: why Israel is given up as a reproach to the heathen, and for what cause the people whom thou hast loved is given over unto ungodly nations, and why the law of our forefathers is brought to nought and the written covenants come to no effect,

24 and we pass away out of the world as grasshoppers, and our life is astonishment and fear, and we are not worthy to obtain mercy.

25 What will He then do unto His name whereby we are called? Of these things have I asked."

26 Then answered he me and said, "The more thou searchest, the more thou shalt marvel; for the world hasteneth fast to pass away,