2 Esdras 4:18

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

2 Esdras 4:18 In-Context

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."

20 Uriel answered me: "You have judged well. So why haven't you judged well in your own case?