King James Bible
"It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect."
David acknowledges God as the sole source of his power, using the military image of girding—binding a belt or armor around the waist to prepare for battle. This metaphor emphasizes divine empowerment for life's conflicts, where human strength alone would fail. Beyond providing strength, God actively smooths and directs the psalmist's path, removing obstacles and ensuring success. The Hebrew word for 'perfect' (tamim) conveys completeness and blamelessness, suggesting God transforms not just circumstances but the very course of one's life journey.