1 Samuel 15:14

But Samuel said, “What then is this bleating of the sheep in my ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?”

Psalm 36:2

For he flatters and deceives himself in his own eyes
Thinking that his sinfulness will not be discovered and hated [by God].

Psalm 50:16-21

But to the wicked God says:
“What right have you to recite My statutes
Or to take My covenant on your lips?

“Now what are you doing by going to Egypt [in search of an ally],
To drink the [muddy] waters of the Nile?
Or what are you doing by going to Assyria [in search of an ally],
To drink the [muddy] waters of the Euphrates?

Jeremiah 2:22-23

“For though you wash yourself with lye
And use much soap,
The stain of your guilt is [still] before Me [and you are soiled and dirty],” says the Lord God.

Jeremiah 2:34-37

“Also on your skirts is found
The lifeblood of the innocent poor;
You did not find them breaking in [a house].
But in spite of all these things [your disobedience, your love of idolatry, your lack of compassion]—

Malachi 3:13-15

“Your words have been harsh against Me,” says the Lord. “But you say, ‘What have we spoken against You?’

Luke 19:22

He said to the servant, ‘I will judge and condemn you by your own words, you worthless servant! Did you [really] know that I was a stern man, picking up what I did not lay down and reaping what I did not sow?

Romans 3:19

Now we know that whatever the Law [of Moses] says, it speaks to those who are under the Law, so that [the excuses of] every mouth may be silenced [from protesting] and that all the world may be held accountable to God [and subject to His judgment].

1 Corinthians 4:5

So do not go on passing judgment before the appointed time, but wait until the Lord comes, for He will both bring to light the [secret] things that are hidden in darkness and disclose the motives of the hearts. Then each one’s praise will come from God.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

1 Samuel 15:14

And Samuel said, What meaneth then this bleating of the sheep in mine ears, and the lowing of the oxen which I hear?

What meaneth

1 Corinthians 4:5

General references

Genesis 21:29

Bible References

What meaneth

For he flatters and deceives himself in his own eyes
Thinking that his sinfulness will not be discovered and hated [by God].

But to the wicked God says:
“What right have you to recite My statutes
Or to take My covenant on your lips?

“Your words have been harsh against Me,” says the Lord. “But you say, ‘What have we spoken against You?’

General references

and Abimelech said to Abraham, “What is the meaning of these seven ewe lambs which you have set apart?”