9:13a But the grapevine replied, ‘Should I stop giving my wine that cheers both God and man,

But the vine answered, ‘Should I stop making my wine which makes both gods and people happy?
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But the grape vine said, ‘My wine makes the gods happy and it makes people happy. I will not stop making it

9:13b to hold sway over the trees?’

I refuse to wave my branches over the other trees.’
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just to be your king.’

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