"Brethren and sisters who are well meaning, but who have narrow conceptions and look only at externals, may attempt to help matters of which they have no real knowledge. Their limited experience cannot fathom the feelings of a soul who has been urged out by the Spirit of God, who has felt to the depths that earnest and inexpressible love and interest for the cause of God and for souls that they have never experienced, and who has borne burdens in the cause of God that they have never lifted. 3T 509.1"
"But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned."
Both passages address the inability of those without spiritual understanding to comprehend the experiences and motivations of those who are deeply connected to the Spirit of God. 1 Corinthians 2:14 states that the 'natural man' cannot understand spiritual things, while EGW describes 'well meaning' individuals with 'narrow conceptions' who cannot fathom the feelings of those moved by the Spirit.
"Some shortsighted, short-experienced friends cannot, with their narrow vision, appreciate the feelings of one who has been in close harmony with the soul of Christ in connection with the salvation of others. His motives are misunderstood and his actions misconstrued by those who would be his friends, until, like Job, he sends forth the earnest prayer: Save me from my friends. God takes the case of Job in hand Himself. His patience has been severely taxed; but when God speaks, all his pettish feelings are changed. The self-justification which he felt was necessary to withstand the condemnation of his friends is not necessary toward God. He never misjudges; He never errs. Says the Lord to Job, “Gird up now thy loins like a man;” and Job no sooner hears the divine voice than his soul is bowed down with a sense of his sinfulness, and he says before God, “I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes.” 3T 509.2"
"My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God."
The EGW passage explicitly references Job and his relationship with his friends, including the sentiment 'Save me from my friends,' which echoes the sentiment in Job 16:20. The passage also discusses Job's repentance after God speaks to him, further solidifying the connection.
"When God has spoken, my husband has hearkened to His voice; but to bear the condemnation and reflection of his friends who do not seem to discriminate has been a great trial. When his brethren shall have stood under the same circumstances, and borne the responsibilities that he has borne with as little encouragement and help as he has had, then they may be able to understand how to sustain, how to comfort, how to bless, without torturing his feelings by reflections and censures which he in no way deserves. 3T 509.3"
"For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him: But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company."
Both passages deal with the pain of being reproached by those close to you, rather than enemies. The Psalm speaks of a trusted friend, while EGW speaks of brethren. The core theme of betrayal and undeserved criticism from those expected to be supportive is present in both.