Job 5:2

Resentment kills a fool, and envy slays the simple.
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King James Version

For wrath killeth the foolish man, and envy slayeth the silly one.

English Standard Version

Surely vexation kills the fool, and jealousy slays the simple.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Truly, anger condemns the foolish to death, and envy kills the petty