9 But the olive tree said to them,
‘Should I cease giving my oil,
^aWith which they honor God and men,
And go to sway over trees?’ ‡

10 “Then the trees said to the fig tree,
‘You come and reign over us!’

12 “Then the trees said to the vine,
‘You come and reign over us!’

13 But the vine said to them,
‘Should I cease my new wine,
^aWhich cheers both God and men,
And go to sway over trees?’ ‡