2 Esdras 4:20

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

2 Esdras 4:20 In-Context

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."

22 "Please tell me, sir," I asked, "why then was I given the ability to understand anything?