2 Esdras 4:16

16 But all the plotting of the trees was useless because fire came and destroyed them.

2 Esdras 4:16 In-Context

14 They were saying, "Let's go to war against the sea and push it back, so that we may have more room.'

15 But the waves of the sea also plotted together and said, "Let's conquer the woods and extend our territory.'

16 But all the plotting of the trees was useless because fire came and destroyed them.

17 And the plotting of the sea was just as useless because the sand stood firm and blocked its advance.

18 Now, if you were the judge and had to decide between them, which would you pronounce right?"