Then the heaven and the earth, and all that is therein, shall sing, &c.] All the creatures in heaven and earth shall seem to rejoyce at the ruine of Babylon; as eased of the heavie pressures, that the whole world sustained by her oppressions: or, as applauding Gods just judgement in avenging of the wrongs done to his people by her, Psal. 96. 11,-13. and 98. 7,-9. Isaiah 44:23. &Isaiah 49:13. Chap. 40. 23. Vers. 20,-23, 25. from the north] Chap. 50. 3.