King James Version
Psalms 18:32 in the King James Version says “It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.” — study this verse from Psalms chapter 18 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.”
Psalms 18:32 · KJV
As for God, his way is perfect: the word of the LORD is tried: he is a buckler to all those that trust in him. tried: or, refined
For who is God save the LORD? or who is a rock save our God?
It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect.
He maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“It is God”
H410strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the almighty (but used also of any deity)
“me with strength”
H2428probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
“and maketh”
H5414to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
“perfect”
H8549entire (literally, figuratively or morally); also (as noun) integrity, truth
“my way”
H1870a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
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