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Judges 9:14-16
New International Reader's Version
Judges 9:14-16
New International Reader's Version
14 “Finally, all the trees spoke to a bush that had thorns. They said, ‘Come and be our king.’
15 “The bush asked the trees, ‘Do you really want to anoint me as king over you? If you do, come and rest in my shade. But if you don’t, I will destroy you! Fire will come out of me and burn up the cedar trees of Lebanon!’
16 “Did you act in an honest way when you made Abimelek your king? Did you really do the right thing? Have you been fair to Jerub-Baal and his family? Have you given him the honor he’s worthy of?
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