2 Esdras 16:42

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

2 Esdras 16:42 In-Context

40 "Hear my words, O my people; prepare for battle, and in the midst of the calamities be like strangers on the earth.

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

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

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

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