1)

What is the metaphor of falling?

1.

Malbim: It is as if Hashem let go of the cup, and it fell and broke.

2)

Why should lament over Bavel's fall, and take sap to try to cure it?

1.

Malbim: All the nations 1 , for they took shelter in Bavel's shade. They wanted to help it!

1

Perhaps he means the nations that Nebuchadnetzar conquered. Even though 'he ruled over the entire world' (Megilah 11a), Malbim holds that some great kingdoms did not serve him (refer to 26:8:2:1). Bavel protected the nations that it conquered from those kingdoms. (PF)

3)

Is it possible that it will be cured?

1.

Radak: No. "Ulai Yerapei" is said mockingly.

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