Cashing in on a Friendship

I just did something that I have never had to do. Ask a friend if he will loan me money. I am 54 years old. I am supposed to be the master of my ship. Instead, I am unemployed and housebroke. On paper, I am worth millions. In the checking account, I am overdrawn. I have many wealthy friends. Asking one of them for money feels distinctly like I am trespassing on the relationship. They have something in abundance that I need. "Neither a lender nor a borrower be." Well, I am a borrower, that is, if my friend will help me. What recourse do I have? This is about economic survival. Am I cashing in on my relationship? Dear Abby, what do I do now?