2 Esdras 4:33

33 Then I answered and said, "How and when shall these things come to pass? Why are our years few and evil?"

2 Esdras 4:33 In-Context

31 Ponder now by thyself how great the fruit of wickedness the grain of evil seed hath brought forth.

32 And when the ears shall be cut down, which are without number, how great a floor shall they fill?"

33 Then I answered and said, "How and when shall these things come to pass? Why are our years few and evil?"

34 And he answered me, saying, "Do not thou hasten above the Most Highest; for thy haste is in vain to be above Him, for thou hast much exceeded.

35 Did not the souls also of the righteous ask questions about these things in their chambers, saying, `How long shall I hope in this fashion? When cometh the fruit of the floor of our reward?'