2 Esdras 16:45

45 Because those who labor, labor in vain;

2 Esdras 16:45 In-Context

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.

45 Because those who labor, labor in vain;

46 for strangers shall gather their fruits, and plunder their goods, and overthrow their houses, and take their children captive; for in captivity and famine they will beget their children.

47 Those who conduct business, do it only to be plundered; the more they adorn their cities, their houses and possessions, and their persons,