James 1:7
Such a person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable to the LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 21:27
What the wicked person sacrifices is detestable how much more when he offers it with vile motives!
Isaiah 1:15
When you spread out your hands in prayer, I'll hide my eyes from you. Even though you pray repeatedly, I won't listen. Your hands are full of blood, your fingers drenched with iniquity."
Isaiah 58:3-4
"Why have we fasted,' they ask, "but you do not see? "Why have we humbled ourselves,' they ask, "but you take no notice?'" "Look! On your fast day you serve your own interest and oppress all your workers.
James 4:3
You ask for something but do not get it because you ask for it for the wrong reason for your own pleasure.