There is a limit; it does not continue endlessly
- Grain must be ground to make bread; so one does not go on threshing it forever. The wheels of a threshing cart may be rolled over it, but one does not use horses to grind grain. Isa 28:28 NIV
- Grain for bread is crushed, Indeed, he does not continue to thresh it forever. Because the wheel of his cart and his horses eventually damage it, He does not thresh it longer. Isa 28:28 NASB
- You let people ride over our heads; we went through fire and water, but you brought us to a place of abundance. Ps 66:12 NIV
- You have caused men to ride over our heads; We went through fire and through water; But You brought us out to rich fulfillment. Ps 66:12 NKJV