When you are envious, you resent the good fortune of another. You are envious when you feel that you should have what others have. People are envious of others’ possessions, success, position and so on.
I envy his position.
I am envious of his calm attitude to life.
I envy her beauty.

Jealousy is the feeling that you have when you think that someone is likely to take away what belongs to you.
Jealousy is the result of fear and envy is the result of greed. A jealous person is scared of rivalry. A jealous person is very possessive. A jealous husband would not like his wife to pay any attention to others. Some are jealous of their power. They would not like to share their power with others.