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CROOKED

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Crooked describes something bent, twisted, or deformed. Figuratively, it refers to deceitful conduct, moral perversity, trials, or difficulties that God can remove.
Biblical Usage
Scripture uses crookedness for deceitful and morally perverse conduct, for trials sent by God, and for difficulties that God removes. It also describes physical things that are bent or deformed.