2 Esdras 1:10-17
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10 Many kings have I destroyed for their sakes; Pharaoh with his servants and all his power have I smitten down.
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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.
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12 Speak thou therefore unto them, saying, Thus saith the Lord,
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13 I led you through the sea and in the beginning gave you a large and safe passage; I gave you Moses for a leader, and Aaron for a priest.
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14 I gave you light in a pillar of fire, and great wonders have I done among you; yet have ye forgotten me, saith the Lord.
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15 Thus saith the Almighty Lord, The quails were as a token to you; I gave you tents for your safeguard: nevertheless ye murmured there,
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16 And triumphed not in my name for the destruction of your enemies, but ever to this day do ye yet murmur.
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17 Where are the benefits that I have done for you? when ye were hungry and thirsty in the wilderness, did ye not cry unto me,