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Psalms 73:8
"They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily."
"Many seek to make a heaven for themselves by obtaining riches and power. They “speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily” ( Psalm 73:8 ), trampling upon human rights and disregarding divine authority. The proud may be for a time in great power, and may see success in all that they undertake; but in the end they will find only disappointment and wretchedness. PP 124.2"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 73:8 in this passage.
Psalms 73:9-11
"They set their mouth against the heavens, and their tongue walketh through the earth. Therefore his people return hither: and waters of a full cup are wrung out to them. And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?"
"“They set their mouth against the heavens.... And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the Most High?” “These things hast thou done,” God says, “and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes,” Psalm 73:9-11 ; 50:21 . Ed 144.3"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 73:9-11 in this passage.
Psalms 73:11
"And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the most High?"
"“They set their mouth against the heavens.... And they say, How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the Most High?” “These things hast thou done,” God says, “and I kept silence; thou thoughtest that I was altogether such an one as thyself: but I will reprove thee, and set them in order before thine eyes,” Psalm 73:9-11 ; 50:21 . Ed 144.3"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 73:11.
"The world has become bold in transgression of God's law. Because of His long forbearance, men have trampled upon His authority. They have strengthened one another in oppression and cruelty toward His heritage, saying, “How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the Most High?” Psalm 73:11 . But there is a line beyond which they cannot pass. The time is near when they will have reached the prescribed limit. Even now they have almost exceeded the bounds of the long-suffering of God, the limits of His grace, the limits of His mercy. The Lord will interpose to vindicate His own honor, to deliver His people, and to repress the swellings of unrighteousness. COL 177.5"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 73:11, making this an explicit allusion.
“And they that dwell upon the earth shall rejoice over them, and make merry, and shall send gifts one to another; because these two prophets tormented them that dwelt on the earth.” Infidel France had silenced the reproving voice of God's two witnesses. The word of truth lay dead in her streets, and those who hated the restrictions and requirements of God's law were jubilant. Men publicly defied the King of heaven. Like the sinners of old, they cried: “How doth God know? and is there knowledge in the Most High?” Psalm 73:11 . GC 274.2 With blasphemous boldness almost beyond belief, one of the priests of the new order said: “God, if You exist, avenge Your injured name. I bid You defiance! You remain silent; You dare not launch Your thunders. Who after this will believe in Your existence?”—Lacretelle, History 11:309; in Sir Archibald Alison, History of Europe, vol. 1, ch. 10. What an echo is this of the Pharaoh's demand: “Who is Jehovah, that I should obey His voice?” “I know not Jehovah…
Ellen White directly references Psalms 73:11 in this passage.
Psalms 73:26
"My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever."
"Feebler and still feebler grew the physical frame; but the spirit was courageous ever. In conversation with Dr. David Paulson on January 25, 1915, Mrs. White said: “The Lord has been my helper, the Lord has been my God, and I have not a doubt. If I could not realize that He has been my guide and my stay, do tell me what I could trust in. Why, I have just as firm a trust in God that He will stand my feet on Mount Zion, as that I live and breathe; and I am going to keep that trust till I die.” LS 442.1"
Both passages deal with physical weakness contrasted with spiritual strength and trust in God. EGW's statement about trusting God to stand her feet on Mount Zion despite her failing health directly parallels the sentiment in Psalm 73:26.
Psalms 73:28
"But it is good for me to draw near to God: I have put my trust in the Lord God, that I may declare all thy works."
"O, could I find, from day to day, A nearness to my God, Then would my hours glide sweet away, While leaning on His word. MH 267.1"
Both passages emphasize the importance of drawing near to God and finding comfort and purpose in His word. The EGW passage expresses a desire for daily closeness with God, while Psalm 73:28 highlights the goodness of drawing near to God and trusting in Him.