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

trees

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

vine

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

Should I give up my new wine...over other trees?

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

thornbush

Thorns are sharp spikes or spurs that hurt. This bush has may sharp spikes along it's branches.