And the waters prevailed beyond measure across the earth. And all the lofty mountains under the whole heaven were covered
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King James Version
And the waters prevailed exceedingly upon the earth; and all the high hills, that were under the whole heaven, were covered.English Standard Version
And the waters prevailed so mightily on the earth that all the high mountains under the whole heaven were covered.New International Version
They rose greatly on the earth, and all the high mountains under the entire heavens were covered.