2 Esdras 8:35-37

Revised Standard Version

³⁵ For in truth there is no one among those who have been born who has not acted wickedly, and among those who have existed^[a] there is no one who has not transgressed. ³⁶ For in this, O Lord, thy righteousness and goodness will be declared, when thou art merciful to those who have no store of good works.”

Response to Ezra’s Prayer

³⁷ He answered me and said, “Some things you have spoken rightly, and it will come to pass according to your words.