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.