Observe, 1. Our riches will fail us when we are in the greatest need: He that trusts in them , as if they would secure him the favour of God and be his protection and portion, shall fall , as a man who lays his weight on a broken reed, which will not only disappoint him, but run into his hand and pierce him. 2. Our righteousness will stand us in stead when our riches fail us: The righteous shall t...