Charles Ellicott Commentary Psalms 45:12

"And the daughter of Tyre [shall be there] with a gift; The rich among the people shall entreat thy favor." — Psalms 45:12 (ASV)

And the daughter of Tyre — that is, Tyre itself and the Tyrians (see Note, Psalms 9:14). Render:

The Tyrians with a gift entreat your favor,
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 your favor. — Literally, stroke your face (Proverbs 19:6); or since the root-idea is one of polishing or making bright, we may render “makes your face bright or joyful,” that is, with pleasure at the splendid gifts.