But even a poor man is placing his trust in riches if he thinks money would solve his problems. We must place our trust in God, not in money. Do not place your trust in yourself. Only a proud fool does that. He who is of a proud heart stirs up strife, But he who trusts in the Lord will be prospered.
Many people place their trust in their own righteousness.
Many trust in their own relative goodness. They think they will be saved just because others are worse. This ignores the consequences of sin. We are all sinners and can only be saved by the grace of God and on His terms. The folly of trusting our own strength is exposed by death.