Jealousy is a feeling we all experience from time to time. It can make us upset, hurt our relationships, and even lead us to act in ways we later regret. The Bible has a lot to say about jealousy, showing us how it can be harmful. By understanding these teachings, we can learn to manage our feelings and focus on the positive things in our lives.
Today, we will look at several Bible verses that address jealousy. These verses help us see why it’s important to overcome jealousy and seek happiness in our own lives. With God’s guidance, we can replace jealousy with love and appreciation for what we have. Let’s explore these powerful words together!
Bible Verses About Jealousy
Proverbs 14:30
“A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot.” – Proverbs 14:30
This verse highlights how a peaceful heart contributes to our overall well-being. Jealousy and envy, on the other hand, can have harmful effects on our physical health. When we let jealousy in, it eats away at our joy and happiness, making us unwell in more ways than one.
James 3:16
“For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice.” – James 3:16
Galatians 5:26
“Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.” – Galatians 5:26
Exodus 20:17
“You shall not covet your neighbor’s house; you shall not covet your neighbor’s wife, or his male or female servant, his ox or donkey, or anything that belongs to your neighbor.” – Exodus 20:17
Proverbs 27:4
“Anger is cruel, and fury is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?” – Proverbs 27:4
Ecclesiastes 4:4
“And I saw that all toil and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of another. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.” – Ecclesiastes 4:4
Songs of Solomon 8:6
“Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave.” – Songs of Solomon 8:6
Proverbs 6:34
“For jealousy makes a man furious, and he will not spare when he takes revenge.” – Proverbs 6:34
1 Corinthians 13:4
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud.” – 1 Corinthians 13:4
1 Peter 2:1
“Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind.” – 1 Peter 2:1
Proverbs 3:30
“Do not accuse anyone for no reason—when they have done you no harm.” – Proverbs 3:30
Romans 13:13
“Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.” – Romans 13:13
Proverbs 29:3
“The man who loves wisdom makes his father glad, but one who consorts with prostitutes wastes his wealth.” – Proverbs 29:3
1 Corinthians 3:3
“For you are still of the flesh. For while there is jealousy and strife among you, are you not of the flesh and behaving only in a human way?” – 1 Corinthians 3:3
Job 5:2
“Resentment kills a fool, and envy slaughters the simple.” – Job 5:2
Philippians 2:3
“Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” – Philippians 2:3
Proverbs 15:17
“Better a small serving of vegetables with love than a fattened calf with hatred.” – Proverbs 15:17
Psalm 37:1
“Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong.” – Psalm 37:1
Philippians 4:11
“I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” – Philippians 4:11
1 Timothy 6:6
“But godliness with contentment is great gain.” – 1 Timothy 6:6
Ephesians 4:31
“Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice.” – Ephesians 4:31
Proverbs 10:12
“Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs.” – Proverbs 10:12
Mark 7:22
“They are the source of all evil thoughts: sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance, and folly.” – Mark 7:22
Ephesians 5:19
“Speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord.” – Ephesians 5:19
2 Corinthians 12:20
“For I am afraid that when I come, I may not find you as I want you to be, and you may not find me as you want me to be. I fear that there may be discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, slander, gossip, arrogance, and disorder.” – 2 Corinthians 12:20