Proverbs 15:29
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The Lord is far from the wicked [and distances Himself from them],
But He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous [that is, those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].
Proverbs 28:9
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He who turns his ear away from listening to the law [of God and man],
Even his prayer is repulsive [to God].(A)
Isaiah 1:15
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“So when you spread out your hands [in prayer, pleading for My help],
I will hide My eyes from you;
Yes, even though you offer many prayers,
I will not be listening.
Your hands are full of blood!
John 9:31
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31 We know [according to your tradition] that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone fears God and does His will, He hears him.
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James 4:3
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3 You ask [God for something] and do not receive it, because you ask [a]with wrong motives [out of selfishness or with an unrighteous agenda], so that [when you get what you want] you may spend it on your [hedonistic] desires.
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- James 4:3 Lit wrongly.
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