2 Esdras 16:48
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Those who transact business do so only to be plundered. The longer they adorn their cities and houses, possessions and persons,
the more angry I will be with them for their sins, says the Lord.
Those who conduct business do so only to have it plundered; the more they adorn their cities, their houses and possessions, and their persons,
the more angry I will be with them for their sins,” says the Lord.
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