1.2 KiB
the belt of his waist ... the belt around his hips
Possible meanings are 1) the belt is used to secure one's clothes so he can work, or 2) the belt is an undergarment, or 3) the belt is a sash that a king wears to show his authority.
Righteousness will be the belt of his waist
Wearing righteousness like a belt represents being righteous. Possible meanings are 1) the king's righteousness will enable him to rule. AT: "His righteousness will be a like a belt around his waist" or 2) the king's righteousness would show his authority to rule. AT: "He will rule righteously" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)
faithfulness the belt around his hips
The words "will be" are understood in this phrase. AT: "faithfulness will be the belt around his hips" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-ellipsis)
faithfulness the belt around his hips
Wearing faithfulness like a belt represents being faithful. Possible meanings are 1) the king's faithfulness will enable him to rule, or 2) the king's faithfulness will show his authority to rule. AT: "his faithfulness will be a like a belt around his hips" or "he will rule faithfully" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)