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Psalms 72:1
"Give the king thy judgments, O God, and thy righteousness unto the king’s son."
"“Give the king Thy judgments, O God, And Thy righteousness unto the king's son. He shall judge Thy people with righteousness, And Thy poor with judgment.... He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: As showers that water the earth. PK 26.4"
EGW directly quotes Psalms 72:1.
"Oh, what an opportunity was Solomon's! Should he follow the divinely inspired instruction of his father, his reign would be a reign of righteousness, like that described in the seventy-second psalm: PK 26.3"
EGW references Psalm 72 as a description of the righteous reign Solomon could have had, directly linking the psalm to Solomon's potential.
Psalms 72:2
"He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment."
"“Give the king Thy judgments, O God, And Thy righteousness unto the king's son. He shall judge Thy people with righteousness, And Thy poor with judgment.... He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: As showers that water the earth. PK 26.4"
EGW directly quotes Psalms 72:2.
Psalms 72:4
"He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor."
When God's written word was given through the Hebrew prophets, Satan studied with diligence the messages concerning the Messiah. Carefully he traced the words that outlined with unmistakable clearness Christ's work among men as a suffering sacrifice and as a conquering king. In the parchment rolls of the Old Testament Scriptures he read that the One who was to appear was to be “brought as a lamb to the slaughter,” “His visage ... so marred more than any man, and His form more than the sons of men.” Isaiah 53:7 ; 52:14 . The promised Saviour of humanity was to be “despised and rejected of men; a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; ... smitten of God, and afflicted;” yet He was also to exercise His mighty power in order to “judge the poor of the people.” He was to “save the children of the needy,” and “break in pieces the oppressor.” Isaiah 53:3, 4 ; Psalm 72:4 . These prophecies caused Satan to fear and tremble; yet he relinquished not his purpose to thwart, if possible, the merc…
Ellen White directly references Psalms 72:4 in this passage.
Psalms 72:4-8
"He shall judge the poor of the people, he shall save the children of the needy, and shall break in pieces the oppressor. They shall fear thee as long as the sun and moon endure, throughout all generations. He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth. In his days shall the righteous flourish; and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, and from the river unto the ends of the earth."
"“He shall judge the poor of the people, He shall save the children of the needy, And shall break in pieces the oppressor. They shall fear thee while the sun endureth, And so long as the moon, throughout all generations.... In his days shall the righteous flourish; And abundance of peace, till the moon be no more. He shall have dominion also from sea to sea, And from the river unto the ends of the earth.” “His name shall endure forever: His name shall be continued as long as the sun: And men shall be blessed in him: All nations shall call him blessed.” Psalm 72:4-8, R.V., 17 . PP 755.3"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 72:4-8 in this passage.
Psalms 72:6
"He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth."
"“Give the king Thy judgments, O God, And Thy righteousness unto the king's son. He shall judge Thy people with righteousness, And Thy poor with judgment.... He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass: As showers that water the earth. PK 26.4"
EGW directly quotes Psalms 72:6.
"Chapter 2—The Beatitudes “He opened His mouth, and taught them, saying, Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”— Matthew 5:2, 3 . MB 6 As something strange and new, these words fall upon the ears of the wondering multitude. Such teaching is contrary to all they have ever heard from priest or rabbi. They see in it nothing to flatter their pride or to feed their ambitious hopes. But there is about this new Teacher a power that holds them spellbound. The sweetness of divine love flows from His very presence as the fragrance from a flower. His words fall like “rain upon the mown grass: as showers that water the earth.” Psalm 72:6 . All feel instinctively that here is One who reads the secrets of the soul, yet who comes near to them with tender compassion. Their hearts open to Him, and, as they listen, the Holy Spirit unfolds to them something of the meaning of that lesson which humanity in all ages so needs to learn. MB 6"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 72:6 in this passage.
As with life, so it is with growth. It is God who brings the bud to bloom and the flower to fruit. It is by His power that the seed develops, “first the blade, then the ear, after that the full corn in the ear.” Mark 4:28 . And the prophet Hosea says of Israel, that “he shall grow as the lily.” “They shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine.” Hosea 14:5, 7 . And Jesus bids us “consider the lilies how they grow.” Luke 12:27 . The plants and flowers grow not by their own care or anxiety or effort, but by receiving that which God has furnished to minister to their life. The child cannot, by any anxiety or power of its own, add to its stature. No more can you, by anxiety or effort of yourself, secure spiritual growth. The plant, the child, grows by receiving from its surroundings that which ministers to its life—air, sunshine, and food. What these gifts of nature are to animal and plant, such is Christ to those who trust in Him. He is their “everlasting light,” “a sun and shield.” Is…
Ellen White directly references Psalms 72:6 in this passage.
Psalms 72:12
"For he shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper."
Jesus does not call on us to follow Him, and then forsake us. If we surrender our lives to His service, we can never be placed in a position for which God has not made provision. Whatever may be our situation, we have a Guide to direct our way; whatever our perplexities, we have a sure Counselor; whatever our sorrow, bereavement, or loneliness, we have a sympathizing Friend. If in our ignorance we make missteps, Christ does not leave us. His voice, clear and distinct, is heard, saying, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” [ John 14:6 .] “He shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.” [ Psalm 72:12 .] GW 263.1 “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.” [ Isaiah 26:3 .] The arm of Omnipotence is outstretched to lead us onward and still onward. Go forward, the Lord says; I will send you help. It is for My name's glory that you ask; and you shall receive. Those who are watching for your fail…
The EGW passage directly quotes Psalm 72:12.
"If we surrender our lives to His service, we can never be placed in a position for which God has not made provision. Whatever may be our situation, we have a Guide to direct our way; whatever our perplexities, we have a sure Counselor; whatever our sorrow, bereavement, or loneliness, we have a sympathizing Friend. If in our ignorance we make missteps, Christ does not leave us. His voice, clear and distinct, is heard saying, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life.” John 14:6 . “He shall deliver the needy when he crieth; the poor also, and him that hath no helper.” Psalm 72:12 . COL 173.1"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 72:12 in this passage.
Psalms 72:15
"And he shall live, and to him shall be given of the gold of Sheba: prayer also shall be made for him continually; and daily shall he be praised."
"Prayer also shall be made for him continually; And daily shall he be praised.... His name shall endure forever: His name shall be continued as long as the sun: And men shall be blessed in him: All nations shall call him blessed. PK 27.1"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 72:15, indicating a clear connection.
Psalms 72:18
"Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only doeth wondrous things."
"“Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, Who only doeth wondrous things. And blessed be His glorious name forever: And let the whole earth be filled with His glory; Amen, and Amen.” PK 27.2"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 72:18, making the connection undeniable.