2 Esdras 4:36

36 And unto these things Jeremiel the archangel gave them answer and said, `Even when the number of seeds is filled in you, for He hath weighed the world in the balance.

2 Esdras 4:36 In-Context

34 And he answered me, saying, "Do not thou hasten above the Most Highest; for thy haste is in vain to be above Him, for thou hast much exceeded.

35 Did not the souls also of the righteous ask questions about these things in their chambers, saying, `How long shall I hope in this fashion? When cometh the fruit of the floor of our reward?'

36 And unto these things Jeremiel the archangel gave them answer and said, `Even when the number of seeds is filled in you, for He hath weighed the world in the balance.

37 By measure hath He measured the times, and by number hath He numbered the times; and He doth not move nor stir them until the said measure be fulfilled.'"

38 Then answered I and said, "O Lord who bearest rule, even we all are full of impiety.