Joe: Alright, so what can you tell us about Psalms 26?

Bible Expert: Sure, Joe. Psalms 26 is a Psalm written by King David and it is a prayer for God's mercy and protection. It is full of trust in God, and David is asking for God to protect him from his enemies.

Joe: Interesting. So, how does the Psalm start?

Bible Expert: The Psalm starts off with a declaration of faith and loyalty to God. David states: "I have trusted in the Lord; I have not faltered. I will test myself and prove my loyalty."

Joe: Wow, that's pretty serious stuff.

Bible Expert: Yeah, definitely. David is essentially saying that he will prove his faithfulness to God by being consistently obedient to Him, no matter what his enemies try to do.

Joe: Tell me more about what else David is asking for.

Bible Expert: Sure. In the Psalm, David is asking for God to judge him according to his righteousness and to prove that he is innocent of any wrongdoings. He is also asking for God to protect him from his enemies and to show mercy to him.

Joe: Wow, that's quite a lot to ask for.

Bible Expert: Yes, but David is very confident in God's mercy and protection. He ends the Psalm with a declaration of his trust in God: "I have not walked in the way of the wicked, nor in the path of evil doers, nor have I sat in the company of the scornful."

Joe: Alright, that's pretty intense.

Bible Expert: Yeah, it's definitely a powerful Psalm that speaks volumes about David's faith and loyalty to God.