When it comes to translations of old French ,such as Nostrodamus, a GOOD translation makes a big difference.

If done well it sounds like this;
To the east of the salty river
Shiites full of hate send messages by lightening
Pirates ram the great ship of state
And the great treasure sinks

If translated poorly;

In the Great Salt Lake
Full of electric turds broadcasting hate
Large or'deurves float meeting the shore
The great memorabilia stinks