There are predictions then there prophesy that is a prediction tainted with religion. THe more generalized the more "accurate " to the believer. However:::: 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 The great treasure sinks

If translated poorly;

In the Great Salt Lake Full of hateful electric turds Large or'deurves float meeting the shore The great memorabillia stinks