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Psalms 92:1-4
"It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O most High: To shew forth thy lovingkindness in the morning, and thy faithfulness every night, Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands."
"***** “It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto Thy name, O Most High: to show forth Thy loving-kindness in the morning, and Thy faithfulness every night, upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound. For Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through Thy work: I will triumph in the works of Thy hands.” Psalm 92:1-4 . 8T 12.4"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 92:1-4 in this passage.
Psalms 92:4
"For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work: I will triumph in the works of thy hands."
"“Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through Thy work; I will triumph in the works of Thy hands. O Lord, how great are Thy works! And Thy thoughts are very deep.” Psalm 92:4, 5 . DA 282.2"
This is a direct quote from Psalm 92:4, making it an explicit allusion.
"“The opening of Thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.” “Thy commandments make me wiser than mine enemies; For they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers; For Thy testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the aged, Because I have kept Thy precepts.” “Through Thy precepts I get understanding: Therefore I hate every false way.” “Thy testimonies have I taken as a heritage forever; For they are the rejoicing of my heart.” Psalm 92:4 ; 36:5-7 ; 36:7-9 , A.R.V.; 119:1, 2 , 9 , 30 , A.R.V., margin; 119:11 , 45 , 18 , 24 , 72 , 97 , 129 , 54 , 140 , 160 , 175 , 165-167 , 130 , 98-100 , 104 , 111 , A.R.V. MH 464.4"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 92:4 in this passage.
Psalms 92:5
"O Lord, how great are thy works! and thy thoughts are very deep."
"“Thou, Lord, hast made me glad through Thy work; I will triumph in the works of Thy hands. O Lord, how great are Thy works! And Thy thoughts are very deep.” Psalm 92:4, 5 . DA 282.2"
This is a direct quote from Psalm 92:5, making it an explicit allusion.
Psalms 92:12
"The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon."
"whose life is “hid with Christ in God.” Colossians 3:3 . Says the Scripture, “The righteous ... shall grow like a cedar.” Psalm 92:12 . The divine hand has exalted the cedar as king over the forest. “The fir trees were not like his boughs, and the chestnut trees were not like his branches” ( Ezekiel 31:8 ); nor any tree in the garden of God. The cedar is repeatedly employed as an emblem of royalty, and its use in Scripture to represent the righteous shows how heaven regards those who do the will of God. PP 450.1"
EGW directly quotes Psalm 92:12.
"The palm tree, beaten by the scorching sun and the fierce sandstorm, stands green and flourishing and fruitful in the midst of the desert. Its roots are fed by living springs. Its crown of verdure is seen afar over the parched, desolate plain; and the traveler, ready to die, urges his failing steps to the cool shade and the life-giving water. Ed 116.1"
Both passages use the image of a palm tree to represent righteousness/flourishing. EGW elaborates on the imagery, adding details about the desert and the traveler, but the core idea is present in both.
"And whose hope the Lord is.” He “shall flourish like the palm tree: He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age.” “They shall be vigorous and covered with foliage.” MH 286.2"
EGW directly quotes Psalms 92:12 and surrounding verses.
Psalms 92:12-14
"The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that be planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;"
"“Let thine heart keep My commandments: For length of days, and long life, And peace, shall they add to thee.” “Then shalt thou walk in thy way safely, And thy foot shall not stumble. When thou liest down, thou shalt not be afraid: Yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet. Be not afraid of sudden fear, Neither of the desolation of the wicked, when it cometh. For the Lord shall be thy confidence, And shall keep thy foot from being taken.” Jeremiah 17:7 ; Psalm 92:12-14 ; 92:14 , Leeser; Proverbs 3:1, 2, 23-26 . MH 286.3"
Ellen White directly references Psalms 92:12-14 in this passage.
Psalms 92:14
"They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;"
"The history of John affords a striking illustration of the way in which God can use aged workers. When John was exiled to the Isle of Patmos, there were many who thought him to be past service, an old and broken reed, ready to fall at any time. But the Lord saw fit to use him still. Though banished from the scenes of his former labor, he did not cease to bear witness to the truth. Even in Patmos he made friends and converts. His was a message of joy, proclaiming a risen Saviour who on high was interceding for His people until He should return to take them to Himself. And it was after John had grown old in the service of his Lord that he received more communications from heaven than he had received during all the former years of his life. AA 572.2"
Both passages discuss the idea of bearing fruit or being useful in old age. EGW uses John's experience on Patmos as an example, while Psalm 92:14 is a general statement about the righteous continuing to flourish in old age.