Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to LORD, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 15:29
LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
Proverbs 21:27
The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination. How much more when he brings it with a wicked mind!
Jeremiah 6:20
To what purpose does there come to me frankincense from Sheba, and the sweet cane from a far country? Your burnt-offerings are not acceptable, nor your sacrifices pleasing to me.
Isaiah 1:10-15
Hear the word of LORD, ye rulers of Sodom, give ear to the law of our God, ye people of Gomorrah.
Isaiah 61:8
For I, LORD, love justice. I hate robbery with iniquity. And I will give them their recompense in truth. And I will make an everlasting covenant with them.
1 Chronicles 29:17
I know also, my God, that thou try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. And now I have seen with joy thy people, who are present here, off
Proverbs 28:9
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Ecclesiastes 5:1
Keep thy foot when thou go to the house of God, for to draw near to hear is better than to give the sacrifice of fools. For they know not that they do evil.
Song of Songs 2:14
O my dove, who are in the clefts of the rock, in the covert of the steep place, let me see thy countenance; let me hear thy voice. For sweet is thy voice, and thy countenance is comely.
Isaiah 66:3
He who slaughters an ox is as he who kills a man. He who sacrifices a lamb, as he who breaks a dog's neck. He who offers an oblation, [as] swine's blood. He who burns frankincense, as he who blesses an idol. Yea, they have chosen t
Jeremiah 7:21-23
Thus says LORD of hosts, the God of Israel: Add your burnt-offerings to your sacrifices, and eat ye flesh.
Amos 5:21-22
I hate, I despise your feasts, and I will take no delight in your solemn assemblies.
John 4:24
God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.
Psalm 17:1
Hear the right, O LORD, attend to my cry. Give ear to my prayer, that goes not out of feigned lips.