2 Esdras 6:36

36 And on the eighth night my heart was troubled within me again, and I began to speak in the presence of the Most High.

2 Esdras 6:36 In-Context

34 Do not be quick to think vain thoughts concerning the former times, lest you be hasty concerning the last times.'"

35 Now after this I wept again and fasted seven days as before, in order to complete the three weeks as I had been told.

36 And on the eighth night my heart was troubled within me again, and I began to speak in the presence of the Most High.

37 For my spirit was greatly aroused, and my soul was in distress.

38 I said, "O Lord, thou didst speak at the beginning of creation, and didst say on the first day, `Let heaven and earth be made,' and thy word accomplished the work.