2 Esdras 16:5

5 Plagues are sent unto you, and what is he that may drive them away?

2 Esdras 16:5 In-Context

3 A sword is sent upon you, and who may turn it back?

4 A fire is sent among you, and who may quench it?

5 Plagues are sent unto you, and what is he that may drive them away?

6 May any man drive away a hungry lion in the wood? Or may anyone quench the fire in stubble, when it hath begun to burn?

7 May one turn back the arrow that is shot by a strong archer?