Niche — dominated by Read Language, which does the same job as well or better.
Sphere
Divination
Range
0
Components
V, S
Casting time
1 rd.
Duration
3 rds./level
Area of effect
The caster
Saving throw
None
This spell confers the ability to read a language chosen by the caster and generally understand the meaning of a text. It does not translate magical scripts used to record wizard spellbooks and wizard spell scrolls, nor does it decipher codes. It does not allow the caster to write the language itself. It does not necessarily allow complete understanding of magical or highly specialized technical works, although the subject matter and gist of the material might be gleaned.