Psalms 45:12
Psalms 45:12 in Multiple Translations
The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.
And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; The rich among the people shall entreat thy favor.
And the daughters of Tyre will be there with an offering; those who have wealth among the people will be looking for your approval.
The people of Tyre will come with gifts; rich people will look for your favor.
And the daughter of Tyrus with the rich of the people shall doe homage before thy face with presents.
And the daughter of Tyre with a present, The rich of the people do appease thy face.
The daughter of Tyre comes with a gift. The rich among the people entreat your favor.
And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall entreat thy favor.
The Lord of armies is with us: the God of Jacob is our protector.
The people from Tyre city will bring gifts to you; their rich people will try to persuade you to do favors for them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Psalms 45:12
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Psalms 45:12 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/יִתְאָ֣ו
הַ/מֶּ֣לֶךְ
יָפְיֵ֑/ךְ
כִּי
ה֥וּא
אֲ֝דֹנַ֗יִ/ךְ
וְ/הִשְׁתַּֽחֲוִי
לֽ/וֹ
וְ/יִתְאָ֣ו
ʼâvâh
H183
to desire
Conj | V-Hithpael-Imperf-3ms
הַ/מֶּ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
King's
Art | N-ms
יָפְיֵ֑/ךְ
yŏphîy
H3308
beauty
N-ms | Suff
כִּי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
ה֥וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
he/she/it
Pron
אֲ֝דֹנַ֗יִ/ךְ
ʼâdôwn
H113
lord
N-mp | Suff
וְ/הִשְׁתַּֽחֲוִי
shâchâh
H7812
to bow
Conj | V-v-Impv-2fs
לֽ/וֹ
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Psalms 45:12
וְ/יִתְאָ֣ו
ʼâvâh
H183
"to desire"
Conj | V-Hithpael-Imperf-3ms
To desire means to strongly wish for something, and can be used to describe physical or emotional longings. This word is used in the Bible to describe feelings of coveting or lusting after something.
Definition: 1) desire, incline, covet, wait longingly, wish, sigh, want, be greedy, prefer 1a) (Piel) to desire, crave (food and drink) 1b) (Hithpael) to desire, long for, lust after (of bodily appetites)
Usage: Occurs in 25 OT verses. KJV: covet, (greatly) desire, be desirous, long, lust (after). See also: Numbers 11:4; Psalms 132:13; Psalms 45:12.
הַ/מֶּ֣לֶךְ
melek
H4428
"King's"
Art | N-ms
This word refers to a king or royal person, like King David or King Saul. It can also describe something related to a king, like the King's Valley in Genesis. The Bible often uses this word to talk about the rulers of Israel.
Definition: King's (Valley) (Gen.14.17)
Usage: Occurs in 1919 OT verses. KJV: king, royal. See also: Genesis 14:1; Joshua 10:39; 1 Samuel 16:1.
יָפְיֵ֑/ךְ
yŏphîy
H3308
"beauty"
N-ms | Suff
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means beauty, describing something pleasing and attractive. In Psalm 27:4, it describes the beauty of God's presence. The word is used to convey a sense of wonder and awe.
Definition: beauty
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: beauty. See also: Esther 1:11; Ezekiel 16:15; Psalms 45:12.
כִּי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
ה֥וּא
hûwʼ
H1931
"he/she/it"
Pron
This word is a pronoun meaning 'he', 'she', or 'it', used to refer to a person or thing. It is used in the Bible to emphasize a subject or make it clear who is being talked about.
Definition: pron 3p s 1) he, she, it 1a) himself (with emphasis) 1b) resuming subj with emphasis 1c) (with minimum emphasis following predicate) 1d) (anticipating subj) 1e) (emphasising predicate) 1f) that, it (neuter) demons pron 2) that (with article)
Usage: Occurs in 1693 OT verses. KJV: he, as for her, him(-self), it, the same, she (herself), such, that (...it), these, they, this, those, which (is), who. See also: Genesis 2:11; Genesis 32:19; Exodus 21:3.
אֲ֝דֹנַ֗יִ/ךְ
ʼâdôwn
H113
"lord"
N-mp | Suff
The Hebrew word ʼâdôwn refers to a lord or master, and can be used to describe human leaders or God. It emphasizes the person's power and control over others or things, and is often translated as lord or master.
Definition: 1) firm, strong, lord, master 1a) lord, master 1a1) reference to men 1a1a) superintendent of household, of affairs 1a1b) master 1a1c) king 1a2) reference to God 1a2a) the Lord God 1a2b) Lord of the whole earth 1b) lords, kings 1b1) reference to men 1b1a) proprietor of hill of Samaria 1b1b) master 1b1c) husband 1b1d) prophet 1b1e) governor 1b1f) prince 1b1g) king 1b2) reference to God 1b2a) Lord of lords (probably = "thy husband, Yahweh") 1c) my lord, my master 1c1) reference to men 1c1a) master 1c1b) husband 1c1c) prophet 1c1d) prince 1c1e) king 1c1f) father 1c1g) Moses 1c1h) priest 1c1i) theophanic angel 1c1j) captain 1c1k) general recognition of superiority 1c2) reference to God 1c2a) my Lord, my Lord and my God 1c2b) Adonai (parallel with Yahweh)
Usage: Occurs in 281 OT verses. KJV: lord, master, owner. Compare also names beginning with 'Adoni-'. See also: Genesis 18:3; 1 Samuel 25:30; 2 Kings 6:5.
וְ/הִשְׁתַּֽחֲוִי
shâchâh
H7812
"to bow"
Conj | V-v-Impv-2fs
This Hebrew word means to bow down, often as a sign of respect or worship. It is used in Genesis 24:52 to describe Abraham's servant bowing down to God. The word is about showing humility and respect to someone or something.
Definition: 1) to bow down 1a) (Qal) to bow down 1b)(Hiphil) to depress (fig) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to bow down, prostrate oneself 1c1a) before superior in homage 1c1b) before God in worship 1c1c) before false gods 1c1d) before angel
Usage: Occurs in 166 OT verses. KJV: bow (self) down, crouch, fall down (flat), humbly beseech, do (make) obeisance, do reverence, make to stoop, worship. See also: Genesis 18:2; 1 Kings 9:9; Psalms 5:8.
לֽ/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
Study Notes — Psalms 45:12
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- Context
- Cross References
- Psalms 45:12 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Psalms 45:12
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 45:12
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 45:12
- Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 45:12
- Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 45:12
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 45:12
- Cambridge Bible on Psalms 45:12
- Barnes' Notes on Psalms 45:12
- Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 45:12
- Sermons on Psalms 45:12
Context — My Heart Is Stirred by a Noble Theme
10Listen, O daughter! Consider and incline your ear: Forget your people and your father’s house,
11and the king will desire your beauty; bow to him, for he is your lord.
12The Daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; men of wealth will seek your favor.
13All glorious is the princess in her chamber; her gown is embroidered with gold. 14In colorful garments she is led to the king; her virgin companions are brought before you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Psalms 22:29 | All the rich of the earth will feast and worship; all who go down to the dust will kneel before Him— even those unable to preserve their lives. |
| 2 | Isaiah 60:3 | Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. |
| 3 | Isaiah 49:23 | Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 60:10–11 | Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy. Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession. |
| 5 | Psalms 72:10 | May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. |
| 6 | Isaiah 23:17–18 | And at the end of seventy years, the LORD will restore Tyre. Then she will return to hire as a prostitute and sell herself to all the kingdoms on the face of the earth. Yet her profits and wages will be set apart to the LORD; they will not be stored or saved, for her profit will go to those who live before the LORD, for abundant food and fine clothing. |
| 7 | Acts 21:3–6 | After sighting Cyprus and passing south of it, we sailed on to Syria and landed at Tyre, where the ship was to unload its cargo. We sought out the disciples in Tyre and stayed with them seven days. Through the Spirit they kept telling Paul not to go up to Jerusalem. But when our time there had ended, we set out on our journey. All the disciples, with their wives and children, accompanied us out of the city and knelt down on the beach to pray with us. And after we had said our farewells, we went aboard the ship, and they returned home. |
| 8 | Isaiah 60:6–7 | Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD. All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered to you; the rams of Nebaioth will serve you and go up on My altar with acceptance; I will adorn My glorious house. |
| 9 | Psalms 68:29 | Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts. |
| 10 | Matthew 2:11 | On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. |
Psalms 45:12 Summary
[Psalms 45:12 is talking about how people from all over, even from wealthy and important places like Tyre, will come to honor the King with gifts. This is like what happened when the Magi came to visit Jesus when He was born (Matthew 2:1-12). The King is so great and glorious that everyone wants to bring their best to Him. We can learn from this by bringing our own gifts and talents to honor God, and seeking His favor and approval in our lives, just like it says in Proverbs 3:5-6, where we are to trust in God and acknowledge Him in all our ways.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 'Daughter of Tyre' represent in Psalms 45:12?
The 'Daughter of Tyre' likely symbolizes the wealthy and influential nations that will come to honor the King, as seen in other scriptures like Isaiah 60:9, where the wealth of the nations is brought to honor God.
Why do men of wealth seek the king's favor in this verse?
Men of wealth seek the king's favor because of his greatness and glory, as described in Psalms 45:11, where the king desires the beauty of his bride, and in Psalms 72:10-11, where kings and nations come to pay homage to the King.
Is this verse talking about a literal king or a spiritual one?
While the verse may have been written with a literal king in mind, its ultimate fulfillment is often seen as a picture of the spiritual King, Jesus Christ, as described in Revelation 19:7, where the church is the bride of Christ.
How does this verse relate to our lives as believers?
As believers, we are called to bring our gifts and talents to honor the King, Jesus Christ, as seen in Romans 12:1, where we are to offer our bodies as living sacrifices to God, and in Matthew 2:11, where the Magi bring gifts to honor the newborn King.
Reflection Questions
- What gifts can I bring to honor the King, and how can I use my wealth and influence to glorify Him?
- In what ways can I, like the Daughter of Tyre, come humbly and bring my best to the King?
- How can I, like the men of wealth, seek the King's favor and approval in my life and decisions?
- What does it mean for me to 'bow to Him, for He is your lord' as described in Psalms 45:11, and how can I apply this to my daily life?
Gill's Exposition on Psalms 45:12
And the daughter of Tyre [shall be there] with a gift,.... That is, among the honourable women in the king's court and palace: it is a prophecy of the conversion of the Tyrians, and their admission
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Psalms 45:12
And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour. And the daughter of Tyre (shall be there) with a gift -- as the consequence of thy entire self-surrender to the King.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Psalms 45:12
The daughter of Tyre, i.e. the people or citizens of Tyre; as the daughter of Zion, or Jerusalem, or Babel, &c., are put for their inhabitants, . He mentioneth the Tyrians, partly because they did give presents to Solomon, , &c., to whom here is a continued allusion through the whole Psalm; and partly because they among others, and before many others, were to be converted to Christ, as they were. See ,22 Mr 3:8 7:24 . But they are here put synecdochically for all the Gentiles, whom that city fitly represents, as being the mart of the nations, as she is called, . And being a very rich and proud, and therefore a self-conceited and a stiffnecked people, their merchants being princes, they may in a particular manner represent all those great and proud princes and stubborn people of the Gentile world, which should be subdued to Christ by the preaching of the gospel. With a gift; partly to testify their homage, which was done by gifts or presents, as appears from , &c.; and partly to procure thine, and consequently thy husband’ s, favour, as it here follows. The rich among the people of other nations.
Trapp's Commentary on Psalms 45:12
Psalms 45:12 And the daughter of Tyre [shall be there] with a gift; [even] the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.Ver. 12. And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift] Isaiah 23:18. The Tyrians, that wealthy people, when once converted (think the same of other nations) shall leave hoarding and heaping; and find another manner of merchandise and employment of their substance, viz. to feed and clothe God’ s saints, and maintain his ministers.
Ellicott's Commentary on Psalms 45:12
(12) And the daughter of Tyre—i.e., Tyre itself and the Tyrians. (See Note Psalms 9:14.) Render, The Tyrians with a gift entreat thy favour, The rich ones of the people. The objection that Tyre was never subject to Israel is not conclusive, since the gifts may be complimentary presents, such as Hiram sent to Solomon, not tribute. (See next Note.) Entreat thy favour.—Literally, stroke thy face (comp. Job 11:19, Proverbs 19:6); or since the root-idea is one of polishing or making bright, we may render “makes thy face bright or joyful,” i.e., with pleasure at the splendid gifts.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Psalms 45:12
Verse 12. The daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift] The Tyrians shall pay tribute to thy spouse, and assist him in all his grand and magnificent operations. As, at this time, Tyre was the greatest maritime and commercial city in the world, it may be here taken as representing those places which lay on the coasts of the sea, and carried on much traffic such as parts of Syria, Egypt, Asia Minor, Greece, Italy, France, the British Isles, &c., which first received the Gospel of Christ and were the instruments of sending it to all the other nations of the earth. Rich among the people] The most powerful and opulent empires, kingdoms, and states, shall embrace Christianity, and entreat the favour of its Author.
Cambridge Bible on Psalms 45:12
12. The words shall be there are not in the Heb., and it has been proposed to render, And, O daughter of Tyre, with a gift shall the rich of the people intreat thy favour, making the bride a Tyrian princess. But apart from other objections, the daughter of Tyre should mean, according to the analogy of the similar phrases, daughter of Zion, daughter of Babylon, not an individual Tyrian woman, but the city and people of Tyre personified as a woman: and the A.V. no doubt gives the sense correctly, though some verb has probably been lost. The express mention of the wealthy merchant city of Tyre as the representative of the neighbouring nations which would send their greetings to the new queen is most naturally accounted for if the Psalm refers to Solomon, who was in close alliance with Tyre. even the rich &c.] Render, Yea, the richest of people: i.e. as the LXX paraphrases, the people of the earth; or perhaps, of the land: wealthy nobles of the country as well as foreigners.
Barnes' Notes on Psalms 45:12
And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift - On the situation of Tyre, and its ancient splendor, see the notes at Matthew 11:21; the introduction to Isa. 23; and the notes at that chapter.
Whedon's Commentary on Psalms 45:12
12. The daughter of Tyre—A figurative expression for the people of Tyre, as the frequent phrase “daughter of Zion” is a poetic form for the inhabitants and worshippers in Zion.
Sermons on Psalms 45:12
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The Consecration of Earth's Gold and Silver. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar emphasizes the future glory of the Church and the significance of consecrating earthly wealth to Christ. He reflects on the transformation of Tyre from a prosperous |
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Psalm 45 by Henry Law | Henry Law preaches on the beauty and majesty of Christ as the spiritual Bridegroom, emphasizing the believer's fervent commendation of Jesus and the eloquence in expressing due pra |
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(Through the Bible) Psalms 20-30 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the speaker begins by referencing Psalm 22, which describes the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. The speaker explains the physical and emotional pain Jesu |
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Recover Us Again by H.J. Vine | H.J. Vine preaches on the theme of recovery and revival, drawing from Psalms 85:6 and Isaiah 57:15 to emphasize God as the great Recoverer who restores the contrite and humble. The |
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The Incarnation Part 10 - "The First Prophecy" by Charles Alexander | Charles Alexander delves into the profound prophecies fulfilled in the early history of Jesus, focusing on the journey of the wise men, the flight into Egypt, and the return to Naz |
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Eternal Values - Seeking God's Kingdom First by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of learning to trust the Lord and standing on our own feet. He uses the analogy of being carried on a stretcher versus learnin |
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(The Works of Faith) Wait for God to Act by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the story of Abraham and Lot in Genesis 13. He highlights the strife between their servants and emphasizes the significance of the last sent |