2 Esdras 4:17

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

2 Esdras 4:17 In-Context

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?"

19 I replied, "They were both wrong, because trees belong on the land, and waves belong in the sea."