2 Esdras 8:34

34 But what are mortals, that you are angry with them; or what is a corruptible race, that you are so bitter against it?

2 Esdras 8:34 In-Context

32 For if you have desired to have pity on us, who have no works of righteousness, then you will be called merciful.

33 For the righteous, who have many works laid up with you, shall receive their reward in consequence of their own deeds.

34 But what are mortals, that you are angry with them; or what is a corruptible race, that you are so bitter against it?

35 For in truth there is no one among those who have been born who has not acted wickedly; among those who have existed there is no one who has not done wrong.

36 For in this, O Lord, your righteousness and goodness will be declared, when you are merciful to those who have no store of good works."