2 Esdras 16:16

16 As an arrow that is shot by a powerful archer doesn't turn back, so the disasters that will be unleashed upon the earth won't turn back.

2 Esdras 16:16 In-Context

14 Look, disasters are sent forth, and they don't turn back until they fall upon the earth.

15 Fire is lit and not extinguished until it consumes the foundations of the earth.

16 As an arrow that is shot by a powerful archer doesn't turn back, so the disasters that will be unleashed upon the earth won't turn back.

17 I am doomed! I am doomed! Who will save me when those days arrive?

18 The beginning of groaning and an abundance of sighing! The beginning of famine, and many will perish; the beginning of wars, and powerful ones will be afraid; the beginning of disasters, and all will be terrified.