Wisdom 19:17-19

Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition

¹⁷ For while the elements are changed in themselves, as in an instrument the sound of the quality is changed, yet all keep their sound: which may clearly be perceived by the very sight.

¹⁸ For the things of the land were turned into things of the water: and the things before swam in the water passed upon the land.

¹⁹ The fire had power in water above its own virtue, and the water forgot its quenching nature.