The trees went forth [on a time] to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us. (9:8)

But the olive tree said unto them, Should I leave my fatness, wherewith by me they honour God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees? (9:9)

And the trees said to the fig tree, Come thou, [and] reign over us. (9:10)

But the fig tree said unto them, Should I forsake my sweetness, and my good fruit, and go to be promoted over the trees? (9:11)

Then said the trees unto the vine, Come thou, [and] reign over us. (9:12)

And the vine said unto them, Should I leave my wine, which cheereth God and man, and go to be promoted over the trees? (9:13)

Then said all the trees unto the bramble, Come thou, [and] reign over us. (9:14)

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. (9:15)