# It is by Yahweh that a man's steps are established ... commendable in God's sight

These can be stated to show the logical connection and clarify the passive clause. AT: "If a man lives in a commendable way in Yahweh's sight, Yahweh will establish his steps" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# It is by Yahweh that a man's steps are established

This can be stated in active form. AT: "Yahweh is the one who enables a man to be successful" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# a man ... the man

This does not refer to a specific man, but to people in general. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-genericnoun]])

# a man's steps

Steps represent the way a person lives. AT: "the way a man lives" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metonymy]])