Isaiah 14:7

Modern

All the earth is at peace and at rest; they break out in song.

Traditional

The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing.

Literal

All the earth is at rest and quiet; they burst forth with singing,

Latin

Conquievit et siluit omnis terra, gavisa est et exsultavit;

Hebrew

English

All the earth is at peace and at rest; they break out in song.

The land and people will be peaceful and calm because the oppression has ended and the king of Babylon has died.
All of creation will join in praise, able to sing again (see also Isaiah 42:11; 44:23; compare Romans 8:22).

This taunting song about the king of Babylon is written like a funeral song. It speaks as if the king has already died.

The song mocks him and announces his downfall (compare Revelation 18).

Theme notes and profiles

Psalm 126:1–3
A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.
Isaiah 49:13
Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; break forth in song, O mountains! For the LORD has comforted His people, and He will have compassion on His afflicted ones.
Psalm 96:11–13
Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it.
Psalm 98:7–9
Let the sea resound, and all that fills it, the world, and all who dwell in it.
Proverbs 11:10
When the righteous thrive, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.
Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.
Revelation 19:1–6
After this I heard a sound like the roar of a great multitude in heaven, shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God!
Jeremiah 51:48
Then heaven and earth and all that is in them will shout for joy over Babylon because the destroyers from the north will come against her,” declares the LORD.
Psalm 98:1
A Psalm. Sing to the LORD a new song, for He has done wonders; His right hand and holy arm have gained Him the victory.