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Proverbs 24:10
"If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small."
"when the invalid is compelled to remain long inactive. It is use that gives power. 4T 75.3"
The connection is weak, but the idea of 'use that gives power' in EGW and 'strength is small' when one faints in Proverbs 24:10 share a general theme of activity and strength. However, the link is not strong enough to be a clear thematic parallel.
Proverbs 24:11
"If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain;"
"But “if thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; if thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not He that pondereth the heart consider it? and He that keepeth thy soul, doth not He know it? and shall not He render to every man according to his works?” Proverbs 24:11, 12 . In the great Judgment day, those who have not worked for Christ, who have drifted along thinking of themselves, caring for themselves, will be placed by the Judge of the whole earth with those who did evil. They receive the same condemnation. DA 641.4"
EGW directly quotes Proverbs 24:11, 12.
"***** “If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; if thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not He that pondereth the heart consider it? and He that keepeth thy soul, doth not He know it? and shall not He render to every man according to his works?” Proverbs 24:11, 12 . 8T 29.3"
The EGW passage directly quotes Proverbs 24:11, 12.
Proverbs 24:11-12
"If thou forbear to deliver them that are drawn unto death, and those that are ready to be slain; If thou sayest, Behold, we knew it not; doth not he that pondereth the heart consider it? and he that keepeth thy soul, doth not he know it? and shall not he render to every man according to his works?"
"Among the victims of want and sin are found those who were once in possession of wealth. Men of different vocations and different stations in life have been overcome by the pollutions of the world, by the use of strong drink, by the indulgence of lust, and have fallen under temptation. While these fallen ones demand pity and help, should not some attention be given to those who have not yet descended to these depths, but who are setting their feet in the same path? MH 210.3"
Both passages highlight the responsibility to help those who are in danger of perishing, whether physically or spiritually. Proverbs 24:11-12 speaks of delivering those drawn to death, while EGW speaks of giving attention to those who are setting their feet on a path that leads to ruin.
Proverbs 24:27
"Prepare thy work without, and make it fit for thyself in the field; and afterwards build thine house."
Before assuming the responsibilities involved in marriage, young men and young women should have such an experience in practical life as will prepare them for its duties and its burdens. Early marriages are not to be encouraged. A relation so important as marriage and so far-reaching in its results should not be entered upon hastily, without sufficient preparation, and before the mental and physical powers are well developed. MH 358.1 The parties may not have worldly wealth, but they should have the far greater blessing of health. And in most cases there should not be a great disparity in age. A neglect of this rule may result in seriously impairing the health of the younger. And often the children are robbed of physical and mental strength. They cannot receive from an aged parent the care and companionship which their young lives demand, and they may be deprived by death of the father or the mother at the very time when love and guidance are most needed. MH 358.2 It is only in Christ …
Both passages emphasize the importance of preparation before building a house/entering marriage. Proverbs 24:27 advises preparing the field before building a house, while EGW advises practical life experience and maturity before marriage. The underlying principle of preparation is the same.