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Jotham continues telling his fable where trees represent various people groups.

olive tree

(See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)

Should I give up my oil...over other trees?

The question is to make the point that he should not rule. AT: "I will not give up my oil ... over other trees." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)

sway

This means to move back and forth in the wind.

trees

(See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)

fig tree

(See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification)

Should I give up my sweetness...over other trees?

The question is to make the point that he should not rule. AT: "I will not give up my sweetness ... over other trees." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-rquestion)