MKJV(i)
8 The trees went forth to anoint a king over them. And they said to the olive tree, Reign over us.
9 But the olive tree said to them, Should I leave my fatness with which they honor God and man by me, and go to be promoted over the trees?
10 And the trees said to the fig tree, You come and reign over us.
11 But the fig tree said to them, Should I forsake my sweetness and my good fruit, and go to be promoted over the trees?
12 Then the trees said to the vine, You come and reign over us.
13 And the vine said to them, Should I leave my wine, which cheers God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees?
14 Then all the trees said to the bramble-bush, You come and reign over us.
15 And the bramble-bush said to the trees, If you truly anoint me king over you, come put your trust in my shadow. And if not, let fire come out of the bramble and burn up the cedars of Lebanon.