2 Esdras 16:71

71 The attackers will act like wild people; they will plunder and destroy without pity all those who still fear the Lord.

2 Esdras 16:71 In-Context

69 If you give in to them, they will ridicule you, mock you, and humiliate you.

70 In many places near the cities there will be violent persecution against those who fear the Lord.

71 The attackers will act like wild people; they will plunder and destroy without pity all those who still fear the Lord.

72 They will turn them out of their homes and take away all their possessions.

73 This will be the time of testing for my chosen people, and they will prove to be as pure as refined gold.