Bible Verses About "What Does the Bible Say About Jealousy"
The Bible condemns human jealousy as destructive and sinful while affirming that God's jealousy is a righteous desire for exclusive devotion from His people.
The Bible condemns human jealousy as destructive and sinful while affirming that God's jealousy is a righteous desire for exclusive devotion from His people.
"A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones." — Proverbs 14:30 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Does the Bible Say About Jealousy?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the rottenness of the bones."
"For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work."
"Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God."
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