If you need more gold and elixir, don't make any attacks while your shield is on. And if you've got some extra gems, use them to boost your gold mines and elixir collectors (doubles the production rate).
You may also want to check out the other players' bases and learn something from their defenses. It's not actually that simple to make a strong defense that holds the enemy attacks well, but it's important. Also remember to protect your Town Hall really well, because if enemy troops destroy your Town Hall, you lose the fight and enemy gets a few of your trophies.
I personally use gems only for two things: to get a shield, so enemies can't attack my base and boost my mines and collectors. Remember though; if you attack while your shield is on, it wears off.
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