International Standard Version "Once upon a time the trees went out to consecrate a king for themselves. "So they told the olive tree, 'Reign over us!'
American Standard Version 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 'The trees have diligently gone to anoint over them a king, and they say to the olive, Reign thou over us.