I just posted Scripture not opinion. Plain words. KJV
10 For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
ESV:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.
50 translations and all not paraphrases say the same thing.
How does the love of money arise except out of pride?