2 Esdras 16:41

41 He that selleth, let him be as he that fleeth away; and he that buyeth, as one that will lose;

2 Esdras 16:41 In-Context

39 even so shall not the plagues be slack to come upon the earth; and the world shall mourn, and sorrows shall come upon it on every side.

40 "O My people, hear My word: Make you ready for thy battle, and in those evils be even as pilgrims upon the earth.

41 He that selleth, let him be as he that fleeth away; and he that buyeth, as one that will lose;

42 he that tradeth in merchandise, as he that hath no profit by it; and he that buildeth, as he that shall not dwell therein;

43 he that soweth, as if he should not reap; so also he that planteth the vineyard, as he that shall not gather the grapes;