A thistle asked a cedar of Lebanon for permission for the thistle’s son to marry the cedar’s daughter. But before it could get a reply, a wild beast came and trampled the thistle to death.

The end.

The moral of the story

Don’t live outdoors in the forest. There are dangerous wild animals there.

Interpretation

Don’t go to war against Israel. There’s a dangerous evil king there. I have no idea what that has to do with thistles marrying cedars, though.

No, wait, I think I’ve got it now. The message is “Don’t attempt conquests that are out of your league”.

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