12. And so the Lord permitted this trial to befall him, in order that an example might be given to posterity of his patience, which is even like that of holy Job.
13. For, even from his infancy, he had always feared God and kept his commandments, so he was not discouraged before God because of the scourge of blindness that had befallen him.
14. But he remained immoveable in the fear of God, giving thanks to God all the days of his life.
15. For just as kings have mocked blessed Job, so also his relatives and acquaintances ridiculed his life, saying:
16. "Where is your hope, on behalf of which you gave alms and buried the dead?"