2 Esdras 4:19

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

2 Esdras 4:19 In-Context

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?

21 For just as trees have their place on land, and waves have their place in the sea, so the people of this world can understand only what goes on in this world, and only heavenly beings can understand what goes on in heaven."