2 Esdras 16:41

41 Merchants must not expect to make a profit from what they sell; they must be ready to run for their lives. Their customers must expect to lose whatever they buy. Whoever builds a house should not plan to live in it.

2 Esdras 16:41 In-Context

39 In the same way, the disasters that are coming on the earth will not be delayed, and the world will groan when it is caught in its labor pains.

40 Listen to my message, my people, and get ready for the battle. When the disasters come, you must live as people whose home is not in this world.

41 Merchants must not expect to make a profit from what they sell; they must be ready to run for their lives. Their customers must expect to lose whatever they buy. Whoever builds a house should not plan to live in it.

43 Farmers should not expect to harvest their crops or pick their grapes.