2 Esdras 8:36

36 For in this, O Lord, Thy righteousness and Thy goodness shall be declared, if Thou be merciful unto them that have not the confidence of good works."

2 Esdras 8:36 In-Context

34 For what is man, that Thou shouldest take displeasure at him? Or what is a corruptible generation, that Thou shouldest be so bitter toward it?

35 For in truth there is no man among them that be born who hath not dealt wickedly, and among the faithful there is none who hath not done amiss.

36 For in this, O Lord, Thy righteousness and Thy goodness shall be declared, if Thou be merciful unto them that have not the confidence of good works."

37 Then answered He me and said, "Some things hast thou spoken aright, and according unto thy words it shall be.

38 For indeed I will not think on the disposition of them that have sinned before death, before judgment, before destruction;