## 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]])