2 Esdras 4:18

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

2 Esdras 4:18 In-Context

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."

20 "You have given the right answer," he said. "So why can't you see the answer to your own problems?