Judges 9:12-15

The Message

^12-13 The trees then said to Vine,
    “You come and rule over us.”
But Vine said to them,
    “Am I no longer good for making wine,
Wine that cheers gods and men,
    and to be demoted to waving over trees?”

^14-15 All the trees then said to Tumbleweed,
    “You come and reign over us.”
But Tumbleweed said to the trees:
    “If you’re serious about making me your king,
Come and find shelter in my shade.
    But if not, let fire shoot from Tumbleweed
    and burn down the cedars of Lebanon!”