100+ Powerful Bible Quotes on Jealousy and Envy – Timeless Wisdom to Overcome Covetousness

“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.” – Proverbs 23:17

“Envy rots the bones.” – Proverbs 14:30

“Avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because they are unprofitable and useless. Warn a divisive person once, and then warn them a second time—after that, have nothing to do with them. You may be sure that such people are warped and sinful; they are self-condemned.” – Titus 3:9–11

“For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.” – James 3:16

“A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.” – Proverbs 14:30

“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.” – Ecclesiastes 5:10

“Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong.” – Psalm 37:1

“Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of such things God’s wrath comes on those who are disobedient.” – Ephesians 5:6

“For all that is in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—is not of the Father but is of the world.” – 1 John 2:16

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” – Ephesians 4:31

“For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every vile practice.” – James 3:16 (ESV)

“The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions.” – Galatians 5:19–20

“Cain was very angry, and his face was downcast.” – Genesis 4:5

“Then the LORD said to Cain, ‘Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast? If you do what is right, will you not be accepted? But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must rule over it.’” – Genesis 4:6–7

“Out of jealousy the chief priests had Jesus arrested.” – Mark 15:10

“They envied Moses in the camp and were jealous of Aaron, the Lord’s holy one.” – Psalm 106:16

“Jealousy is as cruel as the grave.” – Song of Solomon 8:6 (NKJV)

“A brother offended is harder to win than a fortified city, and disputes are like the barred gates of a citadel.” – Proverbs 18:19

“Fools feed on folly, but the wise are filled with understanding.” – Proverbs 15:14

“For he [Joseph] saw that his brothers were envious of him.” – Genesis 37:11

“Their throat is an open grave; they use their tongues to deceive. The poison of vipers is on their lips.” – Romans 3:13

“The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.” – Proverbs 18:21

“A man of perverse heart does not prosper; someone with a deceitful tongue falls into trouble.” – Proverbs 17:20

“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” – Proverbs 10:12

“Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, ‘Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.’” – Hebrews 13:5

“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” – 1 Timothy 6:6

“I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” – Philippians 4:11

“Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content.” – Philippians 4:11 (ESV)

“And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19

“Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.” – Ecclesiastes 4:6

“Those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a trap and into many foolish and harmful desires that plunge people into ruin and destruction.” – 1 Timothy 6:9

“Give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.” – Proverbs 30:8

“For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” – Romans 14:17

“Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33

“The blessing of the Lord brings wealth, without painful toil for it.” – Proverbs 10:22

“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income.” – Ecclesiastes 5:10

“Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed.” – 1 Peter 1:13

“We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they are not wise.” – 2 Corinthians 10:12

“For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” – Romans 3:23

“Stop comparing yourselves with one another.” – 2 Corinthians 10:12 (NLT)

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” – 1 Peter 4:10

“For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” – Ephesians 2:10

“Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.” – Philippians 2:4 (NLT)

“Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” – Galatians 6:2

“Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” – Romans 12:15

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.” – Romans 12:16

“Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord.” – Proverbs 23:17

“Envy kills the silly man, and jealousy slays the simple.” – Job 5:2 (KJV)

“A tranquil heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.” – Proverbs 14:30 (CSB)

“Do not fret because of evildoers or be envious of the wicked.” – Proverbs 24:1

“For the violent man will be cut off from the land, and the murderer will be rooted out of it.” – Proverbs 2:22

“Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life; he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.” – Proverbs 13:3

“A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered.” – Proverbs 17:27

“Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?” – Proverbs 27:4

“Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure and turmoil with it.” – Proverbs 15:16

“Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.” – Proverbs 17:1

“A hot-tempered person stirs up conflict, but the one who is patient calms a quarrel.” – Proverbs 15:18

“An inheritance gained hastily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.” – Proverbs 20:21

“For out of the heart come evil thoughts—murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander.” – Matthew 15:19

“What goes into someone’s mouth does not defile them, but what comes out of their mouth, that is what defiles them.” – Matthew 15:11

“Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; life does not consist in an abundance of possessions.” – Luke 12:15

“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” – Matthew 6:24

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Matthew 5:27–28

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21

“The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.” – Matthew 6:22

“But the things that come out of a person’s mouth come from the heart, and these defile them.” – Matthew 15:18

“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?” – Matthew 7:3

“Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” – Luke 6:27–28

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” – Matthew 5:8

“For from within, out of a person’s heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery.” – Mark 7:21

“Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love.” – Ephesians 4:2

“Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” – Ephesians 4:3

“There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to one hope when you were called.” – Ephesians 4:4

“Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God.” – Romans 15:7

“As far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.” – Romans 12:18

“Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification.” – Romans 14:19

“Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.” – Romans 12:16

“Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:11

“Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near.” – Philippians 4:5

“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3

“Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” – Philippians 2:4

“And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” – Colossians 3:14

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.” – Matthew 6:19

“But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.” – Matthew 6:20

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” – Matthew 6:21

“No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other.” – Matthew 6:24

“Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear.” – Matthew 6:25

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” – Matthew 6:33

“For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” – Matthew 16:26

“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.’” – Luke 12:15 (ESV)

“You cannot serve God and money.” – Matthew 6:24

“Command those who are rich in this present world not to be arrogant nor to put their hope in wealth, which is so uncertain, but to put their hope in God.” – 1 Timothy 6:17

“For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil.” – 1 Timothy 6:10

“Each of you should be content with your own achievements, without comparing yourself with others.” – Galatians 6:4 (TLB)

“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.” – Colossians 3:13

“Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.” – 1 Peter 4:8

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4

“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” – Proverbs 10:12

“If anyone says, ‘I love God,’ yet hates his brother, he is a liar.” – 1 John 4:20

“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” – Ephesians 4:31

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” – Ephesians 4:32

“Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us.” – Luke 11:4

“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’” – Matthew 18:21–22

“Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing.” – 1 Peter 3:9

“If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.” – Romans 12:20

“Love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back.” – Luke 6:35

“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who will get what you have prepared for yourself?’” – Luke 12:20

“So Joseph’s brothers went down and bought grain from Egypt.” – Genesis 42:3

“Then Joseph said to his brothers, ‘Come close to me.’ When they had done so, he said, ‘I am your brother Joseph, the one you sold into Egypt!’” – Genesis 45:4

“You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives.” – Genesis 50:20

“David said to Saul, ‘May my lord the king listen to his servant’s words. If the Lord has incited you against me, then may he accept an offering. If however, men have done it, may they be cursed before the Lord.’” – 1 Samuel 26:19

“When King Nebuchadnezzar saw Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego, he was amazed and said to his counselors, ‘Weren’t there three men that we tied up and threw into the fire?’” – Daniel 3:24

“But it is God who judges: He brings one down, he lifts another up.” – Psalm 75:7

“Haman was enraged with Mordecai and plotted to destroy all the Jews throughout the kingdom of Xerxes.” – Esther 3:6

“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” – Proverbs 16:18

“For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted.” – Luke 14:11

“But David’s heart condemned him after he had counted the fighting men.” – 1 Chronicles 21:8

“Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord.” – Acts 3:19