2 Esdras 4:17

17 Likewise also the plan of the waves of the sea, for the sand stood firm and prevented it.

2 Esdras 4:17 In-Context

15 And likewise, the waves of the sea also formed a plan and said, ‘Come, let's go up and subdue the forest on the plain so that there too we may complete another region for ourselves.'

16 But the plan of the forest came to naught, for fire came and consumed it.

17 Likewise also the plan of the waves of the sea, for the sand stood firm and prevented it.

18 If then you were judge of these, which would you begin to justify and which to condemn?"

19 I answered, "Each made a stupid plan, for land is given to the forest, and the sea is the appointed place for its waves."