We are not subject to the whims and styles of the fashions of the day. Our clothes remind us who we are, and what we are doing in this world. You almost feel like a different person. You see what a big effect clothes can have on a person. Develop good dressing habits now, and they will stay with you the rest of your lives.
Most people hold gold and silver in high regard.
They spend huge amounts of time and effort amassing great fortunes of wealth. Something that is worth such a large investment must be valuable. Dovid HaMelech is telling us that Torah is more precious. Rabbeinu Bechaye illustrates two proofs from this week's parsha. The first drop of pure oil that comes out of the olive is for the Menorah in the Beis HaMikdash.