Albert Barnes Commentary Jeremiah 51:55

"For Jehovah layeth Babylon waste, and destroyeth out of her the great voice; and their waves roar like many waters; the noise of their voice is uttered:" — Jeremiah 51:55 (ASV)

Render, “For Yahweh lays waste to Babylon and will bring to an end the loud noise from her (of busy life); and their wares (the surging masses of the enemy) roar like many waters: the noise of their shouting goes forth, that is, resounds.”