2 Esdras 15:52

52 I would not punish you so severely," says the Lord,

2 Esdras 15:52 In-Context

50 The power of which you boast will wither like a flower when the burning heat is sent upon you.

51 You will be a wretched, weak woman so bruised, beaten, and wounded that you will no longer attract your wealthy lovers.

52 I would not punish you so severely," says the Lord,

53 "if you had not murdered my chosen people. But you took great delight in striking them, and when you were drunk, you boasted about killing them.

54 "Paint your face!