Luke 12:15
And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.
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English Standard Version
And he said to them, "Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
New International Version
Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man's life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions."
Catholic Public Domain Version
So he said to them: "Be cautious and wary of all avarice. For a person’s life is not found in the abundance of the things that he possesses.