{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Biblical Reflections","title":"Psalm 61: the well-being of the people is tied to the well-being of the king, the descendant of David","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":521,"description":"Psalm 61 is a lament.  In many ways it is both an individual lament and a community lament, yet it also prays for the well-being of the Davidic King.  The idea here is that the well-being of the people is tied to the well-being of the king, the descendant of David. 1-3 – In poetic form, the congregation imagines themselves at the end of earth as they call upon God who is their refuge and their strong tower against the enemy. 4-5 – Although offered in first person, the Psalm is sung by the entire congregation.  The request for help is again poetic as they request to dwell in God’s tent forever and to find refuge under the safety of his wings. 6-7 – Now the Psalm asks for protection of the king.  Impliedly, the protection of their king will result in their protection as well. 8 – This protection and safety from God will result in songs praising God.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/YleWs4xv-AevvKp3AmBkjHsUJe9loYyfEZDBViMcpOo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80Y2Fi/MmNkMGIwNTgwNmE1/NTI2ZjA2NTlkMGEy/Njk0MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}