2 Esdras 12:45

45 We are no better than those who died." Then they all started crying loudly. I answered,

2 Esdras 12:45 In-Context

43 Haven't we suffered enough already?

44 If you abandon us, it would have been better if we had died like the others in the fire that destroyed Jerusalem.

45 We are no better than those who died." Then they all started crying loudly. I answered,

46 "Be brave, Israel, put away your sorrow.

47 God Most High will keep you in mind; the Almighty One has not forgotten you in all your troubles.