Klatau verata niktu

It depends on game and edition. Newer d&d for instance, wisdom is all about senses and willpower. It would apply if the book has bad vibes or some sort of "do not read aloud"/"danger" markings or something. Int would be more appropriate for common sense and knowledge of how to handle possibly cursed items.

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KLATAU...VERATA...Nnn*coughing noises*

Dexterity means you can woo it with a sensual dance routine.

Con keeps you from catching mummy rot through their expired wraps

I'm no artificer, but surely, whatever trigger is activated by reading the text would require it to be in the original language, not the player's

He's a strength build artificer because he invented the powerfist from fallout

Nah, it's the intent of the words not the words themselves. If you have an understanding of the words then you naturally supply the intended intent.

if i read the words "eat shit" i dont necessarily have the intent to eat shit

Not YOUR intent. The word's intent. The meaning the words impart. If you read 'eat shit' you know it means to eat shit, not that it makes you want to eat shit.

And helps you with the tomato-based fruit salad.

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Wisdom being used for both senses and willpower is an odd combination when sensory processing disorders exist.