August 21 - Benefits of Affliction

August 21

Benefits of Affliction—Submission

KJV

I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.

ESV

I am mute; I do not open my mouth, for it is you who have done it.

Psalm 39:9

Take all, great God, I will not grieve,

But still will wish that I had still to give:

I hear thy voice, thou bidd'st me quit

My paradise; I bless, and do submit;

I will not murmur at thy word,

Nor beg thy angel to sheathe up his sword.