^{17 Ref} And the flood was forty days upon the earth; and the waters increased, and bare up the ark, and it was lifted up above the earth.

^{18 Ref} And the waters prevailed, and increased greatly upon the earth; and the ark went upon the face of the waters.

^{19 Ref} And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high mountains that were under the whole heaven were covered.

^{20 Ref} Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail; and the mountains were covered.