James 5:2

Verse 2 Your riches are corrupted, and your garments moth-eaten.

Corrupted; that is, putrefied. Silver and gold as riches are not here referred to, because they are subsequently mentioned. Hence the riches here mentioned must have reference to other goods and accumulations, such as the products of the fields, vineyards and flocks. "Your garments are moth-eaten" is a very strong reminder to a Jew of God's providence, following and surrounding the fathers in their forty years' wanderings in the desert after their escape from Egyptian slavery until they crossed the Jordan, and occupied the land of Canaan. During all that period their garments did not wax old. Now, in contrast, while your accumulations of rich attire may be great, God's protection in consequence of your continued transgression being withdrawn, you will find it is moth-eaten, and rendered worthless for use as garments.