Judges 9:8
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordThe trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive tree, Reign thou over us.
— Judges 9:8, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said to the olive-tree, Reign you over us.
American Standard Version (ASV)
The trees went forth on a time to anoint a king over them; and they said unto the olive-tree, Reign thou over us.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
'The trees have diligently gone to anoint over them a king, and they say to the olive, Reign thou over us.