1
When the Adversary saw that loss had not broken Iyov’s heart, he sought authority over Iyov’s body.
2
Permission was given to strike the body but not to seize the being.
3
The Adversary came like a violent storm and overturned Iyov’s seat.
4
Iyov fell to the ground.
5
A terrible disease spread from his head to his feet.
6
He left the city and sat upon a refuse heap outside the walls.
7
His wounds ran, and worms covered his body.
8
When a worm fell from him he placed it back, saying, “Remain where you have been appointed until the One who sent you gives another order.”