What does Psalm 45:12 mean?

Psalm 45:12 highlights themes such as gift, favor, wealth when read in context.

How should I apply Psalm 45:12 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.

10Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father's house;

11So shall the king greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him.

12And the daughter of Tyre shall be there with a gift; even the rich among the people shall intreat thy favour.

13The king's daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.

14She shall be brought unto the king in raiment of needlework: the virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee.

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Matthew 2:11
The gifts brought to Jesus by the Magi reflect the theme of honoring the king.
Luke 6:38
Both verses emphasize the giving and receiving of gifts.
James 1:17
God as the giver of good gifts parallels the idea of favor.