²⁸ Loyalty and ·truth [faithfulness] ·keep a king in power [protect a king];
he ·continues to rule [supports his throne] if he is loyal.

²⁹ The young glory in their strength,
and the old are honored for their gray hair.

³⁰ ·Hard punishment [^LBlows and bruises] ·will get rid of [cleanses away] evil,
and ·whippings [beatings] ·can change an evil heart [^Lthe inner parts].