2 Esdras 5:49

49 For as a young child may not bring forth the things that belong to the aged, even so have I disposed the world which I created."

2 Esdras 5:49 In-Context

47 And I said, "She cannot, but must do it by distance of time."

48 Then said He unto me, "Even so have I given the womb of the earth to those who are sown in it in their times.

49 For as a young child may not bring forth the things that belong to the aged, even so have I disposed the world which I created."

50 And I asked and said, "Seeing Thou hast now given me the way, I will proceed to speak before Thee; for our mother, of whom Thou hast told me that she is young, draweth now nigh unto age."

51 He answered me and said, "Ask a woman that beareth children, and she shall tell thee.