His strength; either,
1. His children, which are, and are called, a man's strength, as Genesis 49:3 Psalms 127:4,5. Or rather,
2. His wealth, and power, and prosperity. Hunger-bitten, or famished, i.e. utterly consumed. Shall be ready at his side, i.e. shall follow him at the heels, as a most diligent servant, or constant companion.