2 Esdras 16:43

43 let the one who sows be like one who will not reap; so also the one who prunes the vines, like one who will not gather the grapes;

2 Esdras 16:43 In-Context

41 Let the one who sells be like one who will flee; let the one who buys be like one who will lose;

42 let the one who does business be like one who will not make a profit; and let the one who builds a house be like one who will not live in it;

43 let the one who sows be like one who will not reap; so also the one who prunes the vines, like one who will not gather the grapes;

44 those who marry, like those who will have no children; and those who do not marry, like those who are widowed.

45 Because of this, those who labor, labor in vain;