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the praise of all the earth
Praise represents the honor other nations gave Babylon previously. These words are mocking Babylon. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony)
is seized
The nations have captured Babylon. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive)
The sea...roaring waves
Babylon has been overcome by its enemies. "Waves" represent many people groups overcoming Babylon. The words "sea" and "water" often represent the nations. (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)