[8] The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us. [9] But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and go to be promoted over the trees? [10] And the trees said to the fig tree, thou, and reign [11] But the fig tree said unto them, Should I forsake my sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to be promoted over the trees? [12] Then said the trees unto the vine, thou, and reign over us. [13] And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and go to be promoted over the trees? [14] Then said all the trees unto the bramble, thou, and reign [15] And the bramble said unto the trees, If in truth ye anoint me king over you, then come and put your trust in my shadow: and if not, let fire come out of the bramble, and devour the cedars of Lebanon.