8. One day the trees went out to anoint a king for themselves. They said to an olive tree, 'Be our king.'
9. "But the olive tree answered, 'Should I give up my olive oil? It's used to honor gods and people alike. Should I give that up just to rule over the trees?'
10. "Next, the trees spoke to a fig tree. They said, 'Come and be our king.'
11. "But the fig tree replied, 'Should I give up my fruit? It's so good and sweet. Should I give that up just to rule over the trees?'
12. "Then the trees spoke to a vine. They said, 'Come and be our king.'