Isaiah 23:16

Take a harp, go about the city ,.... As harlots used to do, that by their music, both vocal and instrumental, they might allure men into their company to commit fornication with them; so Tyre is directed to, or rather this is a prophecy that she should take very artful and ensnaring methods to restore her commerce and merchandise:

thou harlot that hast been forgotten ; See Gill on Isaiah 23:15 ,

make sweet melody ; or, "do well by striking" F11 הטיבי נגן "benefac pulsando", Junius; "belle pulsa", Piscator. ; that is, the harp in her hand; strike it well with art and skill, so as to make melody, and give pleasure:

sing many songs ; or, "multiply a song" F12 הרבי שיר "multiplica cantum", Piscator. ; sing one after another, till the point is carried aimed at:

that thou mayest be remembered ; men may took at thee again, and trade with thee as formerly, who had been so long forgotten and neglected.