2Esdr 1:6
Because the sins of their fathers are increased in them: for
they have forgotten me, and have offered unto strange gods.

2Esdr 1:7
Am not I even he that brought them out of the land of Egypt,
from the house of bondage? but they have provoked me unto wrath,
and despised my counsels.

2Esdr 1:8
Pull thou off then the hair of thy head, and cast all evil upon them,
for they have not been obedient unto my law, but it is a rebellious people.

2Esdr 1:9
How long shall I forbear them, into whom I have done so much good?

2Esdr 1:10
Many kings have I destroyed for their sakes; Pharaoh with his
servants and all his power have I smitten down.

2Esdr 1:11
All the nations have I destroyed before them, and in the east
I have scattered the people of two provinces, even of Tyrus and
Sidon, and have slain all their enemies.

2Esdr 1:12
Speak thou therefore unto them, saying, Thus saith the Lord,

2Esdr 1:13
I led you through the sea and in the beginning gave you