Seven days later Noah sent the dove out again.
Seven days from now I will send rain that will last for 40 days and nights, and I will destroy all other living creatures I have made.
However, we hope for something we have not yet seen, and we patiently wait for it.
You are the one we trust to bring about justice; above all else we want your name to be honored.
Meanwhile, I patiently trust the Lord, even though he is no longer pleased with Israel.
I patiently waited, Lord, for you to hear my prayer. You listened
He waited seven more days before sending the dove out again, and this time it did not return.
Seven days later a flood began to cover the earth.
Deep water was still everywhere, and when the dove could not find a place to land, it flew back to the boat. Then Noah held out his hand and helped it back in.
It returned in the evening, holding in its beak a green leaf from an olive tree. Noah knew the water was finally going down.