en_tn_lite_do_not_use/jer/51/41.md

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)