The Book of Mormon

2 Nephi 30:11

1830 Edition

And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.

Influences

Isaiah 11:5 (KJV)
And righteousness shall be the girdle of his loins, and faithfulness the girdle of his reins.

Simple English

Doing what is right will be around his waist like a belt. Being faithful will be like a belt around him.

Paraphrase

Righteousness will be his strength, and faithfulness will be his power.