Isaiah 14:11

Thy pomp is brought down to the grave, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and the worms cover thee.

Cross-reference

Isaiah 66:24 describes undying worms on the rebellious—the same imagery of corruption used for the king of Babylon's fate.

Isaiah 22:2 Contrast

Isaiah 22:2 describes a city full of shouting and revelry, contrasting with the silenced harps and maggots of this fallen king's end.

Job 21:11-15 shows the wicked dying in prosperity with music, contrasting this king whose harps are silenced and bed is maggots.

Ezekiel 32:19 echoes the same call to descend to Sheol, addressing a proud nation brought low like the king of Babylon.

Amos 6:3-7 condemns luxury and harp music leading to exile—directly matching the pomp and harps brought down in Isaiah 14:11.

Revelation 18:11-19 laments Babylon's fall with merchants mourning luxury goods and music ceasing—fulfilling Isaiah's oracle.

Job 21:26 Parallel

Job 21:26 says worms cover them in death — nearly identical to Isaiah's worms as covering, reinforcing the universality of decay.

Ezekiel 26:20 likewise describes bringing a proud city down to the pit (Sheol), echoing the descent of Babylon's king.

Ezekiel 28:13 describes the king of Tyre's glorious covering in Eden — a stark contrast to the worm-covering of Babylon's king.

Acts 12:23 Parallel

Acts 12:23 records Herod being eaten by worms — a vivid NT example of the same divine humiliation for pride as in Isaiah.

Mark 9:43 Parallel

Mark 9:44 speaks of the undying worm in hell — similar imagery of worms in divine judgment, though context differs.

Job 24:20 Parallel

Job 24:20 also uses worm imagery for the dead, showing the leveling effect of death on the wicked — a parallel to Babylon's king.