What does the Bible say about envy and jealousy?

In Psalm 73, the psalmist Asaph expresses his struggle with envy toward the wicked as he observes their prosperity and seemingly trouble-free lives. He confesses that his envy is both base and foolish, realizing that these feelings are unbecoming of a believer. Envying someone who does not know God is irrational, contrasting the believer's hope and assurance in God's salvation. The psalmist's struggle serves as a reminder to believers that they must not allow the temporary success of the ungodly to disturb their faith and trust in God's ultimate goodness and plan for their lives.