James 1:7
For let that man not think that he will receive anything from the Lord.
Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination: how much more, when he brings it with a wicked mind!
Isaiah 1:15
When you spread forth your hands, I will hide my eyes from you. Yes, when you make many prayers, I will not hear. Your hands are full of blood.
Isaiah 58:3-4
Why have we fasted,' [say they], 'and you don't see? [why] have we afflicted our soul, and you take no knowledge?' "Behold, in the day of your fast you find pleasure, and exact all your labors.
James 4:3
You ask, and don't receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it for your pleasures.