En·vy noun \en-ve\

en·vy noun \ˈen-vē\

the painful or resentful awareness of an advantage enjoyed by another, joined with the desire to possess the same advantage

looking at others with an evil eye

synonyms

bitterness

jealousy

resentment

spite

antonyms

care

concern

friendliness

goodwill

Holy Scripture

A tranquil heart gives life to the flesh, but envy makes the bones rot. [Proverbs 14:30]

“From within, out of the heart of man, come … envy … All these evil things come from within, and they defile a person.” [Mark 7:21-23]

Let us walk properly as in the daytime, … not in quarreling and jealousy. [Romans 13:13]

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant. [1 Corinthians 13:4]

Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. [Galatians 5:26]

Where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice. [James 3:16]

Put away all malice and all deceit and hypocrisy and envy and all slander. [1 Peter 2:1]

Prayer

Almighty and everlasting God, through Your Son You have promised us forgiveness of sins and everlasting life. Govern our hearts by Your Holy Spirit that in our daily need, and especially when tempted with envy or jealousy, we may seek Your help and, by a true and lively faith in Your Word, obtain all that You have promised; through the same Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. [Lutheran Service Book, #209 In Times of Temptation, adapted]