When this was all told to Jotham, he climbed to the top of Mount Gerizim, raised his voice, and shouted:Listen to me, leaders of Shechem.And let God listen to you!The trees set out one dayto anoint a king for themselves.They said to Olive Tree,“Rule over us.”But Olive Tree told them,“Am I no longer good for making oilThat gives glory to gods and men,and to be demoted to waving over trees?”