2 Esdras 2:3

3 I brought you up with joy, but I will send you away with mourning and sadness, because you have sinned in the presence of the Lord God and have done bad things in his sight.

2 Esdras 2:3 In-Context

1 The Lord says this: I led forth a people to whom I gave commandments. But they were unwilling to listen, and they ignored my advice

2 The mother who bore them says to them: "Go, children, because I am widowed and abandoned.

3 I brought you up with joy, but I will send you away with mourning and sadness, because you have sinned in the presence of the Lord God and have done bad things in his sight.

4 But now what will I do for you? I am a widow and abandoned by my children. Go, children, and seek mercy from the Lord,

5 for I am left all alone." I call upon you, Father, concerning the mother of those who were unwilling to keep your covenant: