## from his mouth comes knowledge and understanding ##

"God's words give us knowledge and understanding" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-personification]])

## sound ##

"dependable"

## he is a shield for those ##

"God protects those" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## he guards the paths of justice ##

Possible meanings: 1) "God makes sure that people act justly" (see UDB) or 2) "God protects those who act justly." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])

## preserve the way of ##

"protect"