Proverbs 15:8
The sacrifice made by the wicked is an abomination to Yahweh, but the prayer of the upright is his delight.
Proverbs 15:29
Yahweh 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 comes there 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 Yahweh, you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
Isaiah 61:8
"For I, Yahweh, 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 you try the heart, and have pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things. Now have I seen with joy your people, that are present here, offer willingly to you.
Proverbs 28:9
He who turns away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer is an abomination.
Ecclesiastes 5:1
Guard your steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil.
Song of Songs 2:14
My dove in the clefts of the rock, In the hiding places of the mountainside, Let me see your face. Let me hear your voice; for your voice is sweet, and your face is lovely.
Isaiah 66:3
He who kills 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 offering, [as he who offers] pig's blood; he who burns frankincense, as he who blesses an idol. Yes, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delights in their abominations:
Jeremiah 7:21-23
Thus says Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel: Add your burnt offerings to your sacrifices, and eat meat.
Amos 5:21-22
I hate, I despise your feasts, and I can't stand your solemn assemblies.
John 4:24
God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth."
Psalm 17:1
Hear, Yahweh, my righteous plea; Give ear to my prayer, that doesn't go out of deceitful lips.