2 Esdras 1:23

23 I didn't become angry. Instead, I cast wood into the water and made the river sweet.

2 Esdras 1:23 In-Context

21 I gave you fertile lands. I drove out Canaanites, Hittites, Perizzites, and their children before you. What more can I do for you?! says the Lord.

22 The Lord says this: In the desert when you were thirsty at the bitter river and insulting my name,

23 I didn't become angry. Instead, I cast wood into the water and made the river sweet.

24 What will I do to you, Jacob? Judah, you wouldn't obey me. I will turn to another nation and give them my name. They will certainly keep my ordinances.

25 When those who abandoned me beg for mercy, I won't have mercy on them.