a.qal describes justice as brought forth in a twisted condition in Habakkuk 1:4.

The attested use describes a distorted outcome: in Habakkuk 1:4, justice comes forth in a twisted condition.

1. Justice brought forth distorted · dominant

   In Habakkuk 1:4, the masculine singular absolute Pual passive participle occurs in the clause about justice coming forth; the APB renders the clause, “therefore justice comes forth twisted.”

   Habakkuk 1:4

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Habakkuk 1:4, the APB presents the clause as “justice comes forth twisted.” This wording confirms the clause's overall presentation rather than isolating a precise English equivalent.