‏ Isaiah 3:6

6. Such will be the want of men of wealth and ability, that they will "take hold of" (Is 4:1) the first man whom they meet, having any property, to make him "ruler."

brother--one having no better hereditary claim to be ruler than the "man" supplicating him.

Thou hast clothing--which none of us has. Changes of raiment are wealth in the East (2Ki 5:5).

ruin--Let our ruined affairs be committed to thee to retrieve.

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