1)

Whom does the verse address?

1.

Rashi: It addresses Yisrael [Radak - in Galus Bavel].

2)

What are "Atzbecha" and "Ragzecha"?

1.

Rashi: Melech Bavel saddened and agitated you. When you see his downfall, [Hashem] will relieve you, for you will go free.

2.

Radak: "Atzbecha" is the pain of Galus.

3.

Malbim (Bi'ur ha'Milos): Otzev is pain over something lost and missing. Rogez is due to evil occurring to him now.

3)

Why does it say "Ubad" (masculine)? "Avodah" is feminine!

1.

Radak: It refers to the Inyan (matter) of Avodah. Similarly, "Ye'aseh Melachah" (Shemos 31:15) and similar verses.

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