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## the praise of all the earth ##
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Praise represents the honor other nations gave Babylon previously. These words are mocking Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-irony]])
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## is seized ##
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The nations have captured Babylon. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])
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## The sea...roaring waves ##
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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]])
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