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]])