Proverbs 3:31-32
31 Do not envy the oppressor, and choose none of his ways; 32 For the perverse person is an abomination to the LORD, but His secret counsel is with the upright.
Proverbs 6:34
34 For jealousy is a husband’s fury; Therefore he will not spare in the day of vengeance.
Proverbs 14:30
30 A sound heart is life to the body, but envy is rottenness to the bones.
Proverbs 21:25-26
25 The desire of the lazy man kills him, For his hands refuse to labor. 26 He covets greedily all day long, but the righteous gives and does not spare.
Proverbs 23:17
17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but be zealous for the fear of the LORD all the day;
Proverbs 24:1-2
1 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; 2 For their heart devises violence, and their lips talk of troublemaking.
Proverbs 24:19-20
19 Do not fret because of evildoers, Nor be envious of the wicked; 20 For there will be no prospect for the evil man; The lamp of the wicked will be put out.
Proverbs 27:4
4 Wrath is cruel and anger a torrent, but who is able to stand before jealousy?
Proverbs 28:16
16 A ruler who lacks understanding is a great oppressor, but he who hates covetousness will prolong his days. |
