Such will be the want of men of wealth and ability, that they will “take hold of” (Isa 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.