The Book of Mormon

Alma 39:14

1830 Edition

seek not after riches, nor the vain things of this world; for behold, you cannot carry them with you.

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sSeek not after riches, nor the vain things of this world; for behold, you cannot carry them with you.

Simple English

Don’t look for riches or the useless things of this world. You cannot take them with you when you die.

Paraphrase

Don’t chase wealth or the empty pursuits of this world. You can’t take any of it with you when you die.