2 Esdras 12:45

45 We are no better than those who died there." They wept with a loud voice.

2 Esdras 12:45 In-Context

43 Or are the disasters that have befallen us not enough for us?

44 If you abandon us now, it would have been better for us to have been burned up along with Zion!

45 We are no better than those who died there." They wept with a loud voice.

46 I answered them: "Have confidence, Israel! Don't be sad, house of Jacob.

47 The Most High keeps you in memory. The mighty one hasn't forgotten you in your struggle.